Variable oxidation states Flashcards
What is the oxidation state of Vanadium in V²⁺ ?
+2
What colour is the V²⁺ ion?
violet
What is the oxidation state of vanadium in V³⁺?
+3
What is the colour of the V³⁺ ion?
Green
What is the oxidation state of vanadium in VO²⁺?
+4
What is the colour of the VO²⁺ ion?
Blue
What is the oxidation state of vanadium in VO₂⁺?
+5
What is the colour of the VO₂⁺ ion?
Yellow
What is the first equation when vanadium (V) is reduced by zinc metal in an acidic solution?
2VO₂⁺ + Zn + 4H+ -> 2VO²⁺ + Zn²⁺ + 2H2O
What is the colour change when VO₂⁺ is reduced to VO²⁺?
Yellow to blue
What is the second equation when VO²⁺ is reduced to V³⁺?
2VO²⁺ + Zn + 4H+ -> 2V³⁺ + Zn²⁺ + 2H2O
What is the colour change when VO²⁺ is reduced to V³⁺?
Blue to green
What is the third equation when V³⁺ is reduced to V²⁺?
2V³⁺ + Zn -> 2V²⁺ +Zn²⁺
What is the colour change when V³⁺ is reduced to V²⁺?
green to violet
What is the redox potential?
How easily an atom is reduced to a lower oxidation state