Variable Ox States Flashcards
1
Q
Chromium can exist as
A
+2
+3
And +6
2
Q
Chromate (VI) ions or CrO42- are what colour? How would you get to Cr2O72-?
A
1) yellow
2) add H+
3
Q
Dichromate (VI) ions or Cr2O72- are what colour? How to get to chromate? How to get to Cr3+?
A
1) orange
2) add OH-
3) H+/Zn
4
Q
What colour are Cr3+ ions?
A
Green
5
Q
What colour are Cr2+ ions?
A
Blue