Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

science chemistry > chemical changes (seneca) > Flashcards

chemical changes (seneca) Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
AP® Chemistry flashcards Periodic Table flashcards Chemistry 101 flashcards Biology 101 flashcards Organic Chemistry 101 flashcards
1
Q

Acids are substances that —– when they dissolve in water (aqueous solutions).

A

form hydrogen (H+) ions

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Acids are substances that form hydrogen (H+) ions when they …

A

dissolve in water (aqueous solutions).

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Alkalis are substances that form —— when they dissolve in water (aqueous solutions).

A

hydroxide (OH-) ions

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Alkalis are substances that form hydroxide (OH-) ions when

A

they dissolve in water (aqueous solutions)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

The pH scale is used to measure …

A

how acidic or alkaline a substance is.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Acids and alkalis are on the opposite ends of the ——. They combine to form —— , which is…

A

pH scale
water
neutral.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

hydrogen ion+hydroxide ion=

A

water

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

——- ion+——- ion=water

A

hydrogen
hydroxide

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

An oxidation reaction involves gaining …

A

oxygen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Oxidation reactions can also involve losing…

A

electrons.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

When metals react with oxygen, …

A

metal oxides are produced

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

A reduction reaction involves losing…

A

oxygen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

A reduction reaction involves ——oxygen

A

losing

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Oxidation reactions can also involve —- electrons.

A

losing

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

when metal oxides lose oxygen,

A

they return to their atomic form

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

A mnemonic (memory aid) for remembering what happens to electrons during oxidation and reduction reactions is

A

OIL RIG

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Metals reacting with oxygen to form metal oxides is an example of

A

an oxidation reaction

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

When reacting with other substances, metal atoms always form …

A

positive ions.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

The reactivity of a metal is linked to …

A

how easy it is for a metal to form its positive ion.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

highly unreactive metals are found in …

A

the Earth’s crust as pure metals.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

highly unreactive,pure metals that are found in the Earth’s crust are also called

A

native metals.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

A metal can only displace another metal from a compound if

A

it is located above it in the reactivity series.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

1 reactive substances can displace (replace) 2 reactive substances from compounds.

A

1.More
2.less

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

what does spectator ions mean?

A

ions that are unchanged in the reaction

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

Potassium, sodium and lithium all react quickly with cold water to produce

A

a metal hydroxide and hydrogen gas.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

Potassium, sodium and lithium all react quickly with ——– to produce a metal hydroxide and hydrogen gas.

A

cold water

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

Potassium reacting with cold water is the 1. so reacts 2.The hydrogen produced 3. and the metal also sets alight, sparking and burning with a 4.

A

1.most reactive
2.very quickly
3.ignites instantly
4.lilac flame.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

Sodium, when reacting with cold water, 1. and 2. that 3.

A

1.fizzes rapidly
2.melts to form a ball
3.moves around on the water surface.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

Lithium,when reacting with cold water, 1. and 2., becoming 3.

A

1.fizzes steadily
2. floats
3.smaller until it eventually disappears.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

The metals that react with dilute acids but not cold water are…

A

magnesium, aluminium, zinc, iron and lead (iron and lead react slowly).

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

Metals don’t have to be —— to react with dilute acids.

A

that reactive

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

The only metals that aren’t reactive enough,to react with dilute acids, are …

A

copper, silver, gold and platinum.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
33
Q

Most metals react with dilute acids to give…

A

a salt (e.g. aluminium chloride) and hydrogen gas.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
34
Q

Reducing a metal with carbon will result in the …

A

extraction of the metal if the metal is lower in the reactivity series than carbon.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
35
Q

Most metals are only found as 1. because the metal has 2. Because of this,3…

A

1.compounds
2.reacted with other elements in the past
3. the metal has to be extracted from the ore (rock) where the metal compound is found.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
36
Q

In the reduction, the metal oxide —– oxygen to form a pure metal.

A

loses

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
37
Q

Reduction with carbon normally involves 1, which is often used in the form of 2.

A

1.heating the metal oxide in the presence of the carbon
2.coal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
38
Q

Carbon is used in reduction because it is…

A

cheap and abundant

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
39
Q

What form is carbon often used in when reducing metal oxides?

A

Coal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
40
Q

Potassium down to aluminium are more reactive than carbon and so …

A

cannot be extracted by reduction with carbon.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
41
Q

Silver, gold and platinum are either found as ——— or can be …

A

natural elements
simply extracted by heating directly in air

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
42
Q

The remaining metals - zinc, iron, and copper - are all commonly extracted by …

A

reduction with carbon.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
43
Q

What are the metals that react with dilute acids but not cold water?

A

lead
aluminium
iron
magnesium
zinc

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
44
Q

In a reduction reaction with carbon, a metal oxide loses —– to form a pure metal.

A

oxygen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
45
Q

Reducing a metal with carbon will result in the extraction of the metal if the metal is ——- in the reactivity series.

A

lower

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
46
Q

what metals that can’t react with dilute acids?

A

-platinum
-copper
-silver
-gold

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
47
Q

When zinc is reacted with calcium carbonate, no reaction occurs. Explain why.

A

Zinc does not react with calcium carbonate because zinc is not as reactive as calcium.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
48
Q

Metal + Acid ->

A

Salt + Hydrogen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
49
Q

what is the chemical formula of calcium

A

Ca 2+

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
50
Q

what is the chemical formula of carbonate

A

CO3 2-

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
51
Q

what is the chemical formula of sodium

A

Na +

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
52
Q

what is the chemical formula of bromide

A

Br -

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
53
Q

what is the chemical formula of sulfate

A

SO4 2-

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
54
Q

what is the chemical formula of chloride

A

Cl-

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
55
Q

what is the chemical formula of hydrochloride acid?

A

HCl

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
56
Q

Redox reactions involve …

A

a reduction reaction (one reactant gains electrons) and an oxidation reaction (one reactant loses electrons).

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
57
Q

Spectator ions are not present in the …

A

ionic equations

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
58
Q

what is the acronym for what happens during oxidation and reduction reactions?

A

Oxidation
Is
Loss (of electrons)
Reduction
Is
Gain (of electrons)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
59
Q

Reactions that involve both a reduction and oxidation are called …

A

redox reactions

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
60
Q

Acids can be neutralised by …

A

reacting with bases (an alkali is a base that dissolves in water)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
61
Q

Metal carbonates, metal oxides and metal hydroxides are all examples of …

A

bases.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
62
Q

—————————— are all examples of bases.

A

Metal carbonates, metal oxides and metal hydroxides

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
63
Q

Acid + carbonate →

A

salt + water + carbon dioxide

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
64
Q

Acid + hydroxide →

A

salt + water

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
65
Q

Acid + metal oxide →

A

salt + water

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
66
Q

magnesium carbonate+nitric acid→

A

magnesium nitrate+carbon dioxide+water

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
67
Q

When acids are neutralised by metal carbonates, what is formed?

A

salt + water + carbon dioxide

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
68
Q

when the acid Hydrochloric acid becomes a salt it becomes

A

Chloride

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
69
Q

when the acid nitric acid becomes a salt it becomes

A

nitrate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
70
Q

when the acid sulfuric acid becomes a salt it becomes

A

sulfate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
71
Q

What is the name given to ions that remain unchanged during redox reactions, and aren’t included in the ionic equation?

A

Spectator ions

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
72
Q

Soluble salts are …

A

salts which dissolve in water.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
73
Q

We can produce soluble salts through a reaction between …

A

acids and solid, insoluble substances

such as pure metals, metal oxides, metal hydroxides, or metal carbonates.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
74
Q

What must be reacted together to produce a soluble salt?

A
  • Solid, insoluble substance
  • acid
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
75
Q

what is a word that means ‘does not dissolve in water’

A

insoluble

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
76
Q

what is a word that means ‘dissolves in water’

A

soluble

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
77
Q

The aim of Required Practical - Separating Mixtures is to produce …

A

a pure, dry sample of a soluble salt from an insoluble oxide or carbonate.

78
Q

what does preparation entail for Required Practical - Separating Mixtures

A

­­Use a Bunsen burner to gently warm the acid.
Add the insoluble solid (with stirring) until the reaction no longer happens.

79
Q

what does filtration entail for Required Practical - Separating Mixtures

A

Filter the solution to remove the excess insoluble solid.
This will leave a solution of the salt dissolved in water.

80
Q

what does crystallisation entail for Required Practical - Separating Mixtures

A

-Heat the solution in an evaporating basin above a beaker of water.
-The ‘water bath’ ensures gentle heating.
-Let the solution cool and allow more water to evaporate.
-As water evaporates, the solution will become more concentrated and the salt will begin to crystallise.

81
Q

Crystallisation separates a …

A

dissolved solid (the solute) from a liquid (the solvent)

82
Q

what method do you use to separate a mixture of insoluble solid and liquid?

A

filtration

83
Q

what method do you use to separate a Mixture of soluble solid and liquid (solution)

A

crystallisation

84
Q

what method do you use to separate a Mixture of liquids

A

-Simple distillation
-Fractional distillation

85
Q

what method do you use to separate a Mixture of dissolved solids

A

Chromatography

86
Q

Double displacement reactions are

A

reactions in which two chemical substances react by exchanging ions to produce two new molecules.

87
Q

what are the steps for crystallisation

A

1.Heat the solution in an evaporating basin above a bunsen burner.
2.The ‘water bath’ ensures gentle heating.
3.Leave the solution to cool and allow more water to evaporate.
4.As water evaporates, the solution will become more concentrated and the salt will begin to crystallise.

88
Q

The acidity or alkalinity of a solution is measured using the —–, which ranges from 0 to 14.

A

pH scale

89
Q

The acidity or alkalinity of a solution is measured using the pH scale, which ranges from …

A

0 to 14.

90
Q

pH of exactly 7 is a

A

neutral

91
Q

pH less than 7 is a …

A

acid

92
Q

Strong acids have a pH close to …

A

0

93
Q

Acids form —— when they dissolve in water.

A

hydrogen (H+) ions

94
Q

Acids form hydrogen (H+) ions when they …

A

dissolve in water.

95
Q

pH more than 7 is a …

A

alkali

96
Q

Strong alkalis have a pH close to …

A

14.

97
Q

Alkalis form hydroxide (OH-) ions when they …

A

dissolve in water.

98
Q

Alkalis form —— when they dissolve in water.

A

hydroxide (OH-) ions

99
Q

whats an example of an acid?

A

acid rain

100
Q

whats an example of a neutral?

A

pure water

101
Q

whats an example of an alkaline?

A

washing-up liquid

102
Q

Universal indicator changes to a particular …

A

colour depending on the pH of a solution.

103
Q

A pH probe returns a —– that represents the pH of a solution.

A

number

104
Q

The numerical pH scale is a measure of the …
For every increase of - in pH, the ——— gets …

A

concentration of H+ ions in a solution.
1
concentration of H+ ions
divided by 10:

105
Q

At pH 0, the concentration of H+ ions is

A

1 mol/dm3.

106
Q

At pH 1, the concentration of H+ ions is

A

0.1 mol/dm3.

107
Q

At pH 2, the concentration of H+ ions is

A

0.01 mol/dm3.

108
Q

Increase pH by 1 →

A

divide H+ concentration by 10

109
Q

Red cabbage contains a chemical called …

A

anthocyanin.

110
Q

Red cabbage act as …

A

natural litmus paper.

111
Q

Red cabbage molecules change ——- in acidic or alkaline conditions and this changes…

A

shape
the molecules’ colour.

112
Q

A neutralisation reaction happens when …

A

an alkali is reacted with an acid

113
Q

The 1 from the acid combine with 2 from the alkali to give 3.

A

1.hydrogen ions
2.hydroxide ions
3.water

114
Q

A ———- reaction happens when an acid reacts with an alkali

A

neutralisation

115
Q

Titration is a technique that measures …

A

the volumes of acid and alkali solutions that are needed in a neutralisation reaction.

116
Q

If, for example, we were neutralising an alkali with an acid, titration could be used to calculate the concentration of the alkali if we knew:

A

1.The concentration of the acid to be added.
2.The volume of the alkali.

117
Q

Indicators show the end point of titrations by…

A

suddenly changing colour when the solution turns from acidic to alkaline, or alkaline to acidic.

118
Q

When choosing an indicator, the strength of the acid and alkali must be considered.
If both the acid and alkali are strong, suitable indicators would be:

A

Methyl orange (yellow in alkali → red in acid).
Phenolphthalein (pink in alkali → colourless in acid).

119
Q

in a titration, we gradually add the acid to the alkali until the …

A

indicator changes colour

120
Q

All acids ionise (become ions) in …

A

aqueous solutions

121
Q

All acids ——– in aqueous solutions

A

ionise (become ions)

122
Q

The strength of an acid is determined by…

A

how much it ionises in water.

123
Q

Strong acids fully ionise in water, meaning that …

A

all of the acid molecules break up to form H+ ions.

124
Q

give three examples of strong acids

A

hydrochloric acid
Sulfuric acid
nitric acid

125
Q

when ionising in hydrochloric acid (strong acid) produce the equation
HCl →

A

H+ + Cl-

126
Q

Weak acids 1 ionise in water, meaning that …

A

1.only partially
not all of the acid molecules break up to form H+ ions.

127
Q

when ionising in water ethanoic acid (weak acids) produce the equation
CH3COOH ⇌

A

CH3COO- + H+

128
Q

——– are weak acids.

A

Most acids

129
Q

what colour does the indicator phenolphthalein?

A

pink

130
Q

What ions are formed when acids ionise?

A

H+

131
Q

When ionic compounds are melted or dissolved in water,

A

the ions (charged particles that have gained/lost electrons) are free to move around, and the liquid/solution will conduct electricity.

132
Q

Ionic compounds that dissolve in water to make a solution that conducts electricity are called …

A

electrolytes.

133
Q

what are electrolytes?

A

Ionic compounds that dissolve in water to make a solution that conducts electricity

134
Q

When a voltage (direct current) is applied across an electrolyte, …

A

the charged ions are attracted to the electrode with the opposite charge to the ion.

135
Q

Positively charged ions are attracted to …

A

the negative electrode (cathode).

136
Q

Negatively charged ions are attracted to …

A

the positive electrode (anode).

137
Q

another name for a positive electrode is…

A

anode

138
Q

another name for a negative electrode is…

A

cathode

139
Q

When an ion touches an electrode,

A

electrons can be transferred, producing elements.

140
Q

If copper ions (Cu2+) are in a solution and a voltage is applied,——-
When they touch the cathode, each Cu2+ ion will …

A

they’ll move to the cathode (negative electrode)
gain 2 electrons and form a copper metal.

141
Q

What happens when ionic compounds are dissolved in water?

A

The charged ions become free to move
The liquid/solution will conduct electricity

142
Q

Since non-metals ions are —— (anions), they will be —— to the ————(anode), …….

A

negative
attracted
positive electrode
where the non-metal (element) will form

143
Q

Since metals ions are —– (cations), they will be —— to the —–(cathode), …

A

positive
attracted
negative electrode
where the metal (element) will form

144
Q

the metal and non-metal ions within the molten ionic compound become …

A

free to move so the liquid can undergo electrolysis

145
Q

Positive metal ions are called cations. They are always attracted to the …

A

cathode

146
Q

Positive metal ions (cations) are attracted to …

A

negative electrode (cathode)

147
Q

Negative non-metal ions (anions) are attracted to …

A

positive electrode (anode)

148
Q

Electrolysis is the process that

A

splits ionic compounds into the different elements that they are made of.

149
Q

Electrolysis happens using a solution that …

A

conducts electricity.

150
Q

Electrolysis is used to …

A

extract reactive metals from molten ores (melted materials containing metals)

151
Q

Electrolysis is used to …

A

extract metals such as aluminium, which are higher in the reactivity series than carbon.

152
Q

What happens at the anode? (Extracting Metals)

A

Oxygen forms at the carbon anode. The carbon and oxygen react to give carbon dioxide.
The anode is usually made of carbon because it is a good conductor and is cheap.

153
Q

(Extracting Metals)Oxygen forms at the 1. The carbon and oxygen react to give 2.

A

1.carbon anode
2.carbon dioxide.

154
Q

What happens at the cathode? (Extracting Metals)

A

The element is formed at the cathode.

155
Q

The anode is usually made of carbon because it is a 1. and is 2.

A

1.good conductor
2.cheap

156
Q

Electrolysis is a process in which

A

electrical energy, from a direct current (dc) supply, breaks down electrolytes

157
Q

What are the disadvantages of electrolysis?

A

-Lots of energy is needed to:
Melt the solid ionic compound to allow the ions to flow.
Produce the electrical current.
-expensive

158
Q

Electrolysis is used to extract reactive
1. from 2.

A

metals
molten ores

159
Q

how would you extract a metal that is less reactive than carbon and less reactive than copper

A

Found as natural element
Heat directly in air

160
Q

how would you extract a metal that is less reactive than carbon and more reactive than copper

A

Reduction with carbon

161
Q

how would you extract a metal that is More reactive than carbon

A

Electrolysis

162
Q

Which ions are attracted to which electrode?

A

cations -> cathode
anions-> anode

163
Q

When a 1 is applied across an electrolyte, the charged ions are attracted to the oppositely charged 2.

A
  1. voltage
    2.electrode
164
Q

What aspects of using electrolysis to extract metals require lots of energy?

A

-providing the electrical current
-melting the solid ionic compound

165
Q

2 ——- are submerged in an electrolyte, and a …

A

electrodes
voltage is applied across the electrodes using a power supply.

166
Q

Electrolysis requires large amounts of —- to melt the solid ionic compound and to provide the —–

A

energy
electrical current

167
Q

The products of the electrolysis of aqueous solutions are difficult to predict because …

A

the water molecules in the solution split up to give hydrogen (H+) and hydroxide (OH-) ions.

168
Q

What is formed at the cathode depends on the —— of the metal

A

reactivity

169
Q

At the cathode (negative electrode) (electrolysis of aqueous Solutions), ——- is produced if the metal is higher than hydrogen in the reactivity series.

A

hydrogen

170
Q

At the cathode (negative electrode) (electrolysis of aqueous Solutions), ——- is produced if the metal is lower than hydrogen in the reactivity series.

A

the metal

171
Q

At the anode (positive electrode) ,(electrolysis of aqueous Solutions),If there are halide ions present, …

A

the respective halogen forms.

172
Q

What is formed at the anode depends on if there are …

A

halide ions present

173
Q

At the anode (positive electrode) ,(electrolysis of aqueous Solutions), if there are no halide ions, …

A

oxygen forms

174
Q

An aqueous solution of copper(II) sulfate (CuSO4) contains Cu2+, SO42-, H+ and OH- ions. What happens when it is electrolysed?

A

At the anode, oxygen is produced as there are no halide ions present:
4OH- → O2 + 2H2O + 4e-
At the cathode, copper is produced as it is lower in the reactivity series than hydrogen:
Cu2+ + 2e- → Cu

175
Q

During electrolysis, different reactions take place …

A

at the different electrodes

176
Q

The reactions that happen at each electrode can be shown using …

A

half equations

177
Q

At the cathode (negative electrode), —– reactions happen i.e. …

A

Reduction
positively charged ions gain electrons

178
Q

At the anode (positive electrode), —— reactions happen i.e. …

A

oxidation
negatively charged ions lose electrons

179
Q

Half equations are …

A

equations that show one-half of a redox reaction.

180
Q

A redox reaction is a reaction in which …

A

both oxidation and reduction occur

181
Q

2Br − →Br 2+2e −
In the electrolysis of lead bromide, …

A

bromide ions are oxidised at the anode to give bromine and electrons.

182
Q

at the anode, ——– reactions takes place

A

oxidation

183
Q

at the cathode, ——- reactions takes place

A

reduction

184
Q

In the electrolysis of aqueous solutions, what products can form at the anode?

A

Oxygen gas
A halogen

185
Q

the product formed at the anode depends on on wether there’s

A

a halide ions present or absent

186
Q

the product formed at the cathode depends on whether the metal involved is

A

more reactive or less reactive than hydrogen

187
Q

What region of the pH scale would a substance that forms H+ be on?

A

red 1 or 2

188
Q

Which substances would be in the purple region of the pH scale?

A

bases
alkali

189
Q

what characteristic makes a metal react easily

A

a metal that produces a positive ion more easily

190
Q

Give 2 reasons why carbon is used to extract metals from their oxides

A

Carbon is cheap
Carbon is abundant

191
Q

not all acids break up to realease…

A

H+

science chemistry (18 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions