Solving Redox Titrations: Na2SO3 & KMnO4

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In summary, in order to calculate the volume of a 0.0200 M KMnO4 solution needed to oxidize 40.0 mL of 0.100 M FeSO4 in sulfuric acid solution, it is necessary to first calculate the moles of FeSO4 and then use the mole ratio to determine the moles of KMnO4 needed. Additionally, it is important to balance the reaction equation in order to successfully solve the problem. Similarly, in order to calculate the molarity of a Na2SO3 solution, the moles of Na2SO3 must be determined using the mole ratio from the titration equation. Balancing the reaction equation is also crucial in this calculation.
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1. What volume of a 0.0200 M KMnO4 solution is required to oxidize 40.0 mL of 0.100 M FeSO4 in sulfuric acid solution?



2. MnO4-1 + H+ + Fe+2 --> Fe+3 + Mn+2 + H2O



3. I honestly have no idea how to tackle this, I failed the titration portion of the AP Exam. I Think is maybe M1V1=M2V2 though

1. A 20.00 mL sample of Na2SO3 was titrated with 36.0 mL of 0.0513O M K2Cr2O7 solution in the presence of H2SO4. Calculate the molarity of the Na2SO3 solution.



2. SO3-2 + Cr2O7 + H+ --> SO4-2 + Cr+3 + H2O



3. No idea.

As a note, I didn't know how to do superscripts and subscripts, so the tiny ones are the amount of that element is in that cmpd, and the big italicized numbers are the charge of the ion or element.
 
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I would calculate how many moles of [tex]FeSO_{4}[/tex] and from that calculate how many moles of [tex]KMNO_{4}[/tex] would be needed to oxidize the compound.
 
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Most important thing: you have to balance reaction equations. Without that you won't move ahead.

Superscripts and subscripts are done with [ sub][ /sub] and [ sup][ /sup] tags (no spaces after opening square bracket)
 
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1. What is a redox titration?

A redox titration is a type of analytical chemistry technique used to determine the concentration of a chemical substance in a solution. It involves the transfer of electrons between two reactants, known as the oxidizing agent and reducing agent, to determine the amount of the substance being analyzed.

2. How do you perform a redox titration?

To perform a redox titration, you will need a burette, a flask, an indicator solution, and the two substances being analyzed. The reducing agent is added to the flask and the oxidizing agent is added drop by drop from the burette until the indicator changes color, signaling the end of the reaction. The volume of the oxidizing agent used is then used to calculate the concentration of the reducing agent.

3. What is the purpose of using Na2SO3 and KMnO4 in a redox titration?

In a redox titration, Na2SO3 (sodium sulfite) is used as the reducing agent and KMnO4 (potassium permanganate) is used as the oxidizing agent. The purpose of using these two substances is to determine the concentration of a substance that can be reduced or oxidized by one of them. The reaction between Na2SO3 and KMnO4 is a common example of a redox reaction and can be used to determine the concentration of other substances.

4. What is the role of an indicator in a redox titration?

An indicator is a substance that changes color at a specific point in a reaction. In a redox titration, an indicator is used to signal when the reaction between the reducing and oxidizing agents is complete. This allows the experimenter to accurately determine the volume of the oxidizing agent used and calculate the concentration of the substance being analyzed.

5. What are some sources of error in a redox titration?

Some sources of error in a redox titration include inaccurate measurements of the substances being used, impurities in the substances, and incorrect use of the burette or other equipment. It is important to carefully follow the procedure and make accurate measurements to minimize these sources of error.

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