inorganic chemistry reactions Flashcards
group 2 metals burn in air forming
white solid oxides
why do some group 2 metals burn with characteristic flame colors
because of their 2+ ions formed in the reaction
chemical eq and describe the observation of combustion of Mg
2Mg(s) + O2(g) -> 2MgO(s)
bright white flame (no colour)
chemical eq and describe the observation of combustion of Ca
2Ca(s) + O2(g) -> 2CaO(s)
brick red flame
chemical eq and describe the observation of combustion of Sr
2Sr(s) + O2(g) -> 2SrO(s)
scarlet flame
chemical eq and describe the observation of combustion of Ba
2Ba(s) + O2(g) -> 2BaO(s)
green flame
with group 2 metals as X, write chemical eq of their reaction with water. describe the general observations and trends down the group.
X(s) + 2H2O(l) -> X(OH)2(aq) + H2(g)
metal becoming smaller then disappears
cloudy white suspension formed
going down the group, vigor increases, bubbles of H2 gas released more rapidly, the value of pH increases and less amount of white ppt because more OH- dissolves.
chemical eq and describe the observation of the reaction between Mg and steam
Mg(s) + H2O(g) -> MgO(s) + H2(g)
vigorous reaction with hot Mg, white solid formed
chemical eq and describe the observation of the reaction between group 2 elements (as X) with dilute HCl. vigor trend down the group
X(s) + 2HCl(aq) -> XCl2(aq) + H2(g)
the metal sinks then disappears
bubbles of H2 gas
more vigorous
the appearance of a metal chloride solution
colorless
group 2 elements as X with dilute H2SO4 chem eq
X(s) + H2SO4(aq) -> XSO4(aq) + H@(g)
observations of Mg(s) + H2SO4(aq) -> MgSO4(aq) + H2(g)
bubbles of H2 gas. metal sinks then disappears. colorless solution of metal sulfate
observations of Ca(s) + H2SO4(aq) -> CaSO4(s) + H2(g)
only little bubbles of H2 gas. Ca sinks then disappears very slowly or incompletely. white ppt of CaSO4
observations of Sr(s) + H2SO4(aq) -> SrSO4(s) + H2(g)
a layer of insoluble sulfate, the reaction is slowed down or stopped entirely. metal remains and is coated with a white solid.
observations of Ba(s) + H2SO4(aq) -> BaSO4(s) + H2(g)
a layer of insoluble sulfate, the reaction is slowed down or stopped entirely. metal remains and is coated with a white solid.
chem eq of group 2 elements with HNO3 at dilute and moderate concentrations
at very dilute concentrations,
X(s) + 2HNO3(aq) -> X(NO3)2(aq) + H2(g)
at moderate concentrations (and even with very dilute acid, this may happen to some extent):
3X(s) + 8HNO3(aq) -> 3X(NO3)2(aq) + 2NO(g) + 4H2O(l)
appearance of NO2
deep red-orange gas
chem eq of group 2 oxides with water. trend of vigor
XO(s) + H2O(l) -> X(OH)2(aq)
increases down the group
formation of slaked lime
CaO(s) + H2O(l) -> Ca(OH)2(s)
describe the exothermicity observation of group 2 oxides with water, especially Ca to Ba
it gives off so much heat, some of the water boils off. metal oxide lump appears to expand and cracks open
group 2 oxides with dilute acids
forms salt and water
the ionic equation of group 2 metal hydroxides with water
O2-(s) + H2O(l) -> 2OH-(aq)
chem eq to show what happens when Ca(OH)2 put in water
Ca(OH)2(s) –water–> Ca2+(aq) + 2OH-(aq)
group 2 metal hydroxides with dilute acids
forms salt and water
group 2 metal carbonates with water
no reaction
group 2 metal carbonates with dilute acids
forms salt+water+CO2
what observations indicate that the reaction is exothermic
heat is released, there is an increase in temperature measured
what observations indicate that the reaction is endothermic
heat is absorbed, there is a decrease in temperature measured
the solubility of hydroxides and sulfates trend in g2
going down the group, increases and decreases respectively
thermal decomposition of group 2 carbonates chem eq
XCO3(s) –heat–> XO(s) + CO2(g)
thermal decomposition of group 2 nitrates chem eq
2X(NO3)2(s) –heat–> 2XO(s) + 4NO2(g) + O2(g)
in agriculture, to treat acidic soils by neutralisation, raising their pH using (basic) hydroxides. also provides calcium for plant nutrition.
using what specific substance?
slaked lime, calcium hydroxide Ca(OH)2 in aqueous state
quicklime
CaO
what is it and uses of powdered limestone in agriculture
calcium carbonate CaCO3 in aqueous state neutralise acidic soils, and in solid state supplying calcium for plant nutrition
physical properties of ceramics
hard, strong, brittle, high melting points, good electrical insulators
explain the strength of ceramics
strong bonds holding the atoms together in 3 dimensions make the ceramic hard and strong but also brittle
explain melting point of ceramics
strong covalent or ionic bonds holding the giant structure together need to be overcome with very high temperature
explain why ceramics are good electrical insulators
if they are covalent, there are no free electrons to move around. if they are ionic, the ions arent free to move in the solid.
explain high melting point of MgO in ceramics
strong electrostatic attraction of Mg2+ and O2- ions in the giant ionic lattice.
what are MgO ceramics used for and the good of it
due to it having no free electrons and the ions aren’t free to move in the solid, it is a good electrical insulator.
for furnace linings (refractory bricks)
for heating elements e.g. electric cookers: for safety measures, as a protective layer around the metal core
what are Al2O3 ceramics used for and the good of it, another use of it
for high temperature and high voltage electrical insulators: strong electrostatic forces holding aluminium and oxide ions together make it very resistant to wear; it is also chemically resistant because of the large amount of energy needed to separate the ions.
for replacement hip joints
uses of sio2 ceramics
as furnace linings (refractory bricks) in furnaces for the production of glass. due to its light weight and high melting point, to make ceramic tiles to protect the space shuttle
giant covalent structured ceramics
Al2o3, sio2
for periodicity, review all tables and graphs in the book.
i will right now
flame colors when period 3 elements burn in o2, in order
Na bright yellow, Mg bright white/no colour, Al bright white/no colour, Si no, P yellow or white, S blue, Cl2 and Ar no reaction
burning period 3 elements with O2 vigor trend
Na to Al vigorous, Si slow, P vigorous and rapid, S slow
burning period 3 elements with O2 products’ states
Na2O to P4O10 solid, SO2 gas
SO2 smell
pungent
special thing about burning Al with O2
vigorous initial reaction. forms a layer of al2o3 that prevents further reaction. though when powdered, reacts well.
special thing about burning P with O2
ignite when exposed to air hence no heating required. “clouds” of white solid formed.