Reactions in aqueous solutions Flashcards

1
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When does a reaction become an aqueous solution

A

When the reaction takes place in water, involves/forms ions. (Solvent is water)

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2
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What are the four main reaction in aqueous solutions?

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Precipitation reactions
Acid-base reactions
Redox reactions
A gas forming reaction

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3
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WATER!!!
What is the bond between OH? Ionic, metallic, covalent…
What is the shape of water?
T/F Water is a polar bear molecule.

A

Bond between OH is covalent.
Water is V-shaped, bent.
False, water is a polar molecule.

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4
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In one molecule of water, which side is slightly negatively charged and which side is slightly positively charged?

A

H O
H
The top right (Oxygen) is slightly negatively charged.
The bottom left (Hydrogen) is slightly positively charged.

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5
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Definition of the solute and the solvent.

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The solute: Substance that dissolves in water, present in the lesser amount.
The solvent: Solute dissolves in it, present in the greater amount.

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6
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T/F aqueous solutions can conduct electricity.

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True

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7
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What is the definition of an electrolyte?

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A solution that conducts electricity through the movement of ions.
Ionic Compounds that freely dissociate into independent ions in aqueous solutions.

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8
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T/F some molecular compounds dissolve but don’t dissociate into ions.

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True, called non-electrolytes, they don’t conduct electricity.

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9
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What are the three types of electrolytes?

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Strong: Completely ionizes, good conductor.
Weak: Not all the molecules will dissociate into ions, bad conductors.
Non: No ions will form, not a conductor.

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10
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Definition of Dissociation?

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General process in which ionic compounds separate into smaller ions, usually in a reversible manner.

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Definition of Dissolution?

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Dissolution (Dissolving) process where ionic crystals break up into ions in water.

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12
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Definition of hydration?

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Process where ions become surrounded by water molecules.

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13
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What are the products of this Precipitation Reaction

AB+CD –)

A

AD + CB

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14
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There are some … compounds that do not dissolve in water. We call these …

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Ionic compounds.

Precipitates.

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15
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To know which ionic compounds dissolves and which don’t, we need to look at the …

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Solubility rules.

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16
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Only compounds in … … form ions. Which of the products below won’t dissociate into its ions?
NaOH (aq) + HCL (aq) –) NaCl (aq) + H2O (l)

A

Aqueous solutions

H2O

17
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What is the purpose of a net Ionic Equation?
Write a net ionic equation for the chemical equation below.
NaOH (aq) + HCL (aq) –) NaCl (aq) + H2O (l)

A

Shows what products don’t form aqueous solutions.

OH-(aq) + H+(aq) –) H2O(l)

18
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In a gas forming reaction what is the general equation

A

Metal carbonate + Acid –) Salt + Water + Gas

19
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What do we call the release of gas bubbles in a solution?

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Effervescence