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1

The following ReDox reaction takes place in acidic solution:

Fe2+ + Cr2O72– → Fe3+ + Cr3+

What is the sum of coefficients in this redox reaction?

36

35

34

33

37

Explanation

When you balance the redox reaction in acidic conditons, there are 6Fe2+, 1 Cr2O72–, 14 H+, 6 Fe3+, 2 Cr3+, and 7 H2O. Don't forget to add the 1 in front of the Cr2O72–

2

Which of the following describes an oxidation-reduction reaction?

The transfer of electrons between species, and the subsequent changes in oxidation states

A reaction in which one species molecule is oxidized then reduced

A type of chemical reaction that always involves acids and bases

None of these

A type of reaction in which one reactant is broken down into two products

Explanation

In an oxidation reaction, one species is oxidized (loses electrons). During a reduction reaction, one species is reduced (gains electrons). These transfers of electrons results in the change of oxidation states. One way to help you remember which reaction is which, is by using the mnemonic: OIL RIG - Oxidation Is Loss of electrons; Reduction Is Gain of electrons.

3

What is the coefficient for oxygen gas when the following equation is balanced?

Explanation

The balanced reaction for the combustion of pentane is:

When balanced, oxygen gas has a coefficient of eight.

To balance the equation, it is easiest to leave oxygen and hydrogen for last. This means we should start with carbon.

Now that carbon is balanced, we can look at hydrogen.

Finally, we can balance the oxygen.

The final reaction uses five carbon atoms, twelve hydrogen atoms, and sixteen oxygen atoms per side.

4

What is the coefficient for oxygen gas when the following equation is balanced?

Explanation

The balanced reaction for the combustion of pentane is:

When balanced, oxygen gas has a coefficient of eight.

To balance the equation, it is easiest to leave oxygen and hydrogen for last. This means we should start with carbon.

Now that carbon is balanced, we can look at hydrogen.

Finally, we can balance the oxygen.

The final reaction uses five carbon atoms, twelve hydrogen atoms, and sixteen oxygen atoms per side.

5

Consider the following balanced equation for the solubility of barium hydroxide in an aqueous solution.

What is the equilibrium expression for the balanced reaction?

Explanation

When writing the equilibrium expression for an insoluble salt, remember that pure solids and liquids are not included in the expression. Also, the coefficients for the compounds in the balanced reaction become the exponents for the compounds in the equilibrium expression.

Given a generalized chemical reaction, we can determine the equilibrium constant expression.

In our reaction, the reactant is a pure solid and is not included in the equilibrium calculation.

6

How many electrons are involved in the following reaction?

1 e-

2 e-

4 e-

5 e-

10 e-

Explanation

01

The common factor between 2 e- and 5 e- is 10. Therefore the number of electrons involved is 10 e-.

7

Consider the following balanced equation for the solubility of barium hydroxide in an aqueous solution.

What is the equilibrium expression for the balanced reaction?

Explanation

When writing the equilibrium expression for an insoluble salt, remember that pure solids and liquids are not included in the expression. Also, the coefficients for the compounds in the balanced reaction become the exponents for the compounds in the equilibrium expression.

Given a generalized chemical reaction, we can determine the equilibrium constant expression.

In our reaction, the reactant is a pure solid and is not included in the equilibrium calculation.

8

Which of the following describes an oxidation-reduction reaction?

The transfer of electrons between species, and the subsequent changes in oxidation states

A reaction in which one species molecule is oxidized then reduced

A type of chemical reaction that always involves acids and bases

None of these

A type of reaction in which one reactant is broken down into two products

Explanation

In an oxidation reaction, one species is oxidized (loses electrons). During a reduction reaction, one species is reduced (gains electrons). These transfers of electrons results in the change of oxidation states. One way to help you remember which reaction is which, is by using the mnemonic: OIL RIG - Oxidation Is Loss of electrons; Reduction Is Gain of electrons.

9

Which of the following describes an oxidation-reduction reaction?

The transfer of electrons between species, and the subsequent changes in oxidation states

A reaction in which one species molecule is oxidized then reduced

A type of chemical reaction that always involves acids and bases

None of these

A type of reaction in which one reactant is broken down into two products

Explanation

In an oxidation reaction, one species is oxidized (loses electrons). During a reduction reaction, one species is reduced (gains electrons). These transfers of electrons results in the change of oxidation states. One way to help you remember which reaction is which, is by using the mnemonic: OIL RIG - Oxidation Is Loss of electrons; Reduction Is Gain of electrons.

10

What is the coefficient for oxygen gas when the following equation is balanced?

Explanation

The balanced reaction for the combustion of pentane is:

When balanced, oxygen gas has a coefficient of eight.

To balance the equation, it is easiest to leave oxygen and hydrogen for last. This means we should start with carbon.

Now that carbon is balanced, we can look at hydrogen.

Finally, we can balance the oxygen.

The final reaction uses five carbon atoms, twelve hydrogen atoms, and sixteen oxygen atoms per side.

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