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developing metals Flashcards

1
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what is meant by the term ‘end point’? (acid/base)

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the point where the alkali is exactly neutralised and the indicator changes colour

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describe how a redox titration using Manganate(VII) ions is performed

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  • measure out quantity of reducing agent e.g. Iron(II) ions
  • add dilute sulfuric acid (xs)
  • add aqueous MnO4, swirl
  • stop when the mixture is tainted with pink
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3
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describe how an electrochemical cell can be constructed

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two different metals dipped in salt solution dipped in salt solutions of their own ions and connected by a wire

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4
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what process occurs at the anode?

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oxidation

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5
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what process occurs at the cathode?

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reduction

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6
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in which direction does the flow of electrons go?

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from the most reactive metal to the least

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7
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how do you construct a salt bridge?

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soak a piece of filter paper in salt solution and draping it between two beakers

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8
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what does a negative electrode potential represent?

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oxidation

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9
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what electrode potential represents the forward reaction?

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positive

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10
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what is the definition of standard electrode potential?

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the voltage measured under standard conditions when the half cell is connected to standard hydrogen electrode

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11
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what is the equation for the reaction at the hydrogen electrode?

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2H+ + 2e- -> H2

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12
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which way does a reaction with a more positive standard electrode potential go?

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forwards

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13
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how do you calculate Ecell?

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(more positive-more negative)

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14
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which way do electrons flow in an electrochemical cell?

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from the most reactive metal to the least

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15
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when might a prediction using Ecell be wrong?

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  • if reaction has a high activation energy

- rate is so slow reaction does not appear to happen

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16
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what is rust?

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Fe2O3.xH2O

17
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what is the equation for rusting?

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2H2O + O2 + 2Fe -> 4OH- + 2Fe2+

18
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how does Fe2+ and OH- combine to form rust?

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  • Fe2+ and OH- combine to form Fe(OH)2
  • Fe(OH)2 is oxidised further to form Fe(OH)3
  • Fe(OH)3 gradually turns into hydrated Iron(III) Oxide
19
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why is rust less likely to occur in alkaline conditions?

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when OH- ions are added, equilibrium of the reaction between O2 and H20 moves left, equilibrium of iron half reaction moves right to get rid of electrons

20
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describe two ways to prevent rusting

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  • painting or coat with a polymer
  • oiling
  • coating with a more reactive metal (sacrificial metal)
21
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what is a transition metal?

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a d block element that can form at least one stable ion with an incomplete d sub shell

22
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why do transition metals have a variable oxidation state?

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the energy levels of the 4s and 3d subshells are very close together
this means different numbers of electrons can be gained or lost using similar amounts of energy

23
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what is a complex ion?

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a central metal atom or ion surrounded by co-ordinately bonded ligands

24
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what is a ligand?

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an atom or molecule that donates a pair of electrons to a central transition metal ion to form a co-ordinate bond

25
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what is meant by coordination number?

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the number of co-ordinate bonds that are formed to the central metal ion

26
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what form do transition metals take in aqueous solutions?

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[M(H2O)6]n+

27
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what is the ion present when copper(II) sulfate is dissolved in water?

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[Cu(H2O)6]2+

28
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what is formed when Copper(II) ions are dissolved in water? what is the colour change?

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Cu(OH)2

light blue to blue

29
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what is formed when Iron(II) is dissolved in ammonia? what is the colour change?

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Fe(OH)2

light green to dark green

30
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what is formed when Cu(OH)2 is added to an excess of dilute NH3? what colour change occurs?

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a complex [Cu(NH3)4(H2O)2] is formed

turns dark blue

31
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what is formed when Iron(III) is dissolved in water? what is the colour change?

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Fe(OH)3

yellow to orange

32
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why are transition metals such good catalysts?

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because they can change oxidation states easily, transferring electrons to speed up reactions

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