Reactions of ions in aqueous solutions Flashcards
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Give the equation for the hexa-aqua ion of Fe2+ and state its colour
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[Fe(H2O)6]2+
green
2
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Give the equation for the hexa-aqua ion of Cu2+ and state its colour
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[Cu(H2O)6]2+
blue
3
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Give the equation for the hexa-aqua ion of Fe3+ and state its colour
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[Fe(H2O)6]3+
purple but appears yellow/brown
4
Q
Give the equation for the hexa-aqua ion of Al3+ and state its colour
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[Al(H2O)6]3+
Colourless
5
Q
Define a Bronsted-Lowry acid
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A substance that donated H+ ions
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7
Q
What is meant by a water ligand being ‘polarised’?
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The charge in the metal ion causes the electrons density in the water ligands to move closer to the metal ion
8
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What can be said if the
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