TEST Flashcards
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Describe an experiment to determine the empirical formula for a compound
Weigh crucible
Put a sample of magnesium into the crucible and weigh it.
Calculate the mass of magnesium by subtracting the mass of the empty crucible
Heat over Bunsen burner
Carefully lift lid from time to time to allow some oxygen into the crucible for the magnesium to fully oxidise without letting any magnesium oxide escape.
Heat until mass of crucible it at its max
Repeat step 2
To find ep formula you need mass of magnesium and mass of oxygen- to find mass of oxygen atoms subtract the mass of magnesium used from the mass of magnesium oxide.
Divide two masses by relative atomic masses and simplify.
What is a mole of particles
One mole is the Avogadro number of particles (atoms, molecules, ions or electrons) in a substance.
What is the mass of a product formed in a reaction controlled by?
The mass of reactant that is not in excess
State the meaning of the term ‘electrolyte’
An ionic substance/liquid with freely moving ions that electrolysis takes place in
What happens in electrolysis? (SUMMARY!!!!!)
The process of using electricity to break apart the ions in an ionic substance that is either dissolved in water or molten.
Explain the movement of ions during electrolysis
Positively charged ions move to the negative electrode (CATHODE) during electrolysis. They gain electrons and are reduced.
Negatively charged ions move towards the positive electrode (ANODE) during electrolysis. They lose electrons and are oxidised.
What happens to the electrons in oxidation
Electrons are lost (+ charge)
What happens to the electrons in reduction
Electrons are gained (- charge)
Where does oxidation occur
At the anode
Where does reduction occur
At the cathode
Recall the products formed from the electrolysis of a variety of common compounds and solutions
Copper chloride solution Sodium chloride solution Sodium Sulphate solution Acidified water Molten lead Bromide
HOW TO REMEMBER the order of the reactivity series from most reactive downwards
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Why are displacement reactions redox reactions
displacement reactions are when more reactive elements replace other elements in a compound, Redox means reduction/oxidation (having to do with reactivity and electron transfer)
what is a cation
a positively charged ion which would be attracted to the cathode
recall meaning of the term ORE
naturally occurring rocks that contain metal or metal compounds in sufficient amounts to extract them.
Recall some metals that are found uncombined in the earths crust
GOLD
SILVER
COPPER
(LESS REACTIVE)
How and why are some metals extracted from their ores by heating carbon
Less reactive metals such as iron are extracted by reduction with carbon. The metal oxide loses oxygen, and therefore is reduced. The carbon gains oxygen and therefore is oxidised
Explain how and why some metals are extracted from their ores by electrolysis
More reactive metals such as aluminium are extracted by electrolysis.
Oxidation in terms of oxygen
The addition of oxygen to a substance in a reaction, or the reaction of a substance with oxygen
How are all metals extracted
by reduction of their ores
Advantages and disadvantages of recycling a metal
Helps limit amount of metals that must be produced
SUSTAINABLE
Process of recycling metals usually creates much less pollutants
and uses less energy therefore less fossil fuels are being burnt
HOWEVER
Can be expensive
Time consuming
Requires energy
How do we recycle plastic
Sorting it into different polymers and then chipping it and melting i- re shaping and molding it
Pros and Cons of recycling
Reduces pollution Reduces global warming Reduce energy usage Be sustainable However High in cost Recycling sites can be unsafe, unsightly and unhygienic
What happens in reversible reactions
The products can react to produce the original reactants again