Are You Solving These Molarity and Oxidation State Problems Correctly?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around solving problems related to molarity and oxidation states, including calculations for the volume of bases reacting with hydrochloric acid and the assignment of oxidation states in various compounds. The scope includes homework-related queries and technical reasoning in chemistry.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related
  • Mathematical reasoning
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents calculations for the volume of different bases required to completely react with a specified volume of hydrochloric acid, providing specific volumes for NaOH, Ba(OH)2, and KOH.
  • Another participant questions the molar ratio of HCl to Ba(OH)2, indicating that they react in a 2:1 ratio and revising the volume of Ba(OH)2 accordingly.
  • Oxidation states for various compounds are assigned, with one participant correcting an earlier mistake regarding the oxidation state of potassium in KMnO4.
  • Participants identify redox reactions and specify the oxidizing and reducing agents in a given reaction involving copper and silver ions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is some agreement on the calculations presented, but discrepancies arise regarding the molar ratios and oxidation states, with corrections made by participants. The discussion reflects both confirmations and corrections without reaching a consensus on all points.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty about the molar ratios and oxidation states, indicating that some assumptions may need clarification. The discussion includes corrections to earlier claims, highlighting the evolving nature of the responses.

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Students studying chemistry, particularly those focusing on stoichiometry, oxidation states, and redox reactions, may find this discussion relevant.

Quincy
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Homework Statement



I wasn't sure about some of these problems, am I doing them correctly?

1) What volume of each of the following bases will react completely with 25.00 mL of 0.200 M of HCl?

a) 0.100 M NaOH

.02500 L x .200 mol HCl/1 L = .00500 mol HCl

.100 M NaOH = .00500 mol NaOH/v ~ v = .0500 L NaOH

b) 0.0500 M Ba(OH)2

.0500 M Ba(OH)2 = .00500 mol HCl/v ~ v = .100 L Ba(OH)2

c) .250 M KOH = .00500 mol KOH/v ~ v = .0200 L KOH

2) Assign oxidation states for all atoms in each of the following compounds:

a) KMnO4
K: -1
O: -2
Mn: +7


b) Hg2Cl2
Hg: +1
Cl: -1


c) NaBiO3
Na: +1
Bi: +5
O: -2


d) CO
C: +2
O: -2


e) Ca(NO3)2
Ca: +2
N: +5
O: -2


f) HAsO2
H: +1
As: +3
O: -2


3) Specify which of the following are redox reactions, and identify the oxidizing agent, the reducing agent, the substance being oxidized, and the substance being reduced.

a) HCl (g) + NH3 (g) --> NH4Cl (s)

-- not a redox reaction

b) Cu (s) + 2Ag+ (aq) --> 2Ag (s) + Cu2+ (aq)

Oxidized: Cu

oxidizing agent: Ag+

Reduced: Ag+

Reducing agent: Cu
 
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Quincy said:
b) 0.0500 M Ba(OH)2

.0500 M Ba(OH)2 = .00500 mol HCl/v ~ v = .100 L Ba(OH)2

In what molar ratio do they react?

K: -1
O: -2
Mn: +7

Alkali metals in compounds have always the same ON, and it is not -1.
 
Borek said:
In what molar ratio do they react?

2HCl + Ba(OH)2 --> BaCl2 + 2H2O

HCl and Ba(OH)2 react in a 2:1 ratio, I realized that after I posted the thread; so the volume of Ba(OH)2 is 0.0500 L?



Borek said:
Alkali metals in compounds have always the same ON, and it is not -1.

That was a typo, I meant to say K: +1.
 
100% OK now.
 

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