Solving Hard Chemistry Equations

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The discussion focuses on the accuracy of several chemical equations involving iron complexes and their reactions with water, hydrochloric acid (HCl), potassium thiocyanate (KSCN), and potassium fluoride (KF). The initial equations presented are noted to be unbalanced and incorrect in some instances. Specifically, the transformation of Fe(H2O)6^3+ to Fe(H2O)5(OH)^2+ is acknowledged as close but not fully balanced. The reaction involving KSCN is identified as particularly incorrect, prompting a request for clarification on the original question to assess the validity of the equations. Overall, the participants emphasize the importance of balancing chemical equations and the need for specific conditions to determine the feasibility of the reactions.
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CHEM EQUAtioNS HARD!

hi can anybody show me if i am writing these equations right or not thanks

Fe3+ + 6H20 -> F2(H20)6 3 +


Fe(H20)6 3+ + h20 -> Fe(h20)5(OH) 2+ + H30+

when added HCL

Fe(H20)5(OH) 2+ + 4Cl- -> Fe(OH)cl4 2- + 5H20

when added KSCN

Fe(OH)cl4 2- + SCN- -> Fe(Oh)SCN- + KCl4 2-

when added KF

Fe(OH)SCN- + KF -> KSCN + Fe(Oh)F-
 
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dagg3r said:
hi can anybody show me if i am writing these equations right or not thanks
We can only check if they are balanced and possible. Whether they will really happen will depend on the conditions - so without the actual question, it would be hard to tell truth from fiction.

Please post the original question.

Fe3+ + 6H20 -> F2(H20)6 3 +


Fe(H20)6 3+ + h20 -> Fe(h20)5(OH) 2+ + H30+
Close, but not really balanced.

when added HCL

Fe(H20)5(OH) 2+ + 4Cl- -> Fe(OH)cl4 2- + 5H20

when added KSCN

Fe(OH)cl4 2- + SCN- -> Fe(Oh)SCN- + KCl4 2-
This is really wrong. Recheck it.

when added KF

Fe(OH)SCN- + KF -> KSCN + Fe(Oh)F-
Mistake carried over from previous step.
 
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