Question: Balance each of the following chemical equations.

> Nitric acid, HNO3, can be produced by reacting high-pressure ammonia gas with oxygen gas at around 750 °C in the presence of a platinum catalyst. Water is a by-product of the reaction. Write the unbalanced chemical equation for this process.

> The element tin often occurs in nature as the oxide, SnO2. To produce pure tin metal from this sort of tin ore, the ore usually is heated with coal (carbon). This produces pure molten tin, with the carbon being removed from the reaction system as the gas

> Although they were formerly called the inert gases, the heavier elements of Group 8 do form relatively stable compounds. For example, at high temperatures in the presence of an appropriate catalyst, xenon gas will combine directly with fluorine gas to pr

> Calcium oxide is sometimes very challenging to store in the chemistry laboratory. This compound reacts with moisture in the air and is converted to calcium hydroxide. If a bottle of calcium oxide is left on the shelf too long, it gradually absorbs moistu

> When elemental phosphorus, P4, burns in oxygen gas, it produces an intensely bright light, a great deal of heat, and massive clouds of white solid phosphorus(V) oxide (P2O5) product. Given these properties, it is not surprising that phosphorus has been u

> Although these days many people have “self-cleaning” ovens, if your oven gets really dirty you may have to resort to one of the spray-on oven cleaner preparations sold in supermarkets. What evidence is there that such oven cleaners work by a chemical rea

> In each of the following, identify which names are incorrect for the given formulas, and give the correct name. a. CaH2, calcium hydride b. PbCl2, lead(IV) chloride c. CrI3, chromium(III) iodide d. Na2S, disodium sulfide e. CuBr2, cupric bromide

> Carbon tetrachloride was widely used for many years as a solvent until its harmful properties became well established. Carbon tetrachloride may be prepared by the reaction of natural gas (methane, CH4) and elemental chlorine gas in the presence of ultrav

> There are fears that the protective ozone layer around the earth is being depleted. Ozone, O3, is produced by the interaction of ordinary oxygen gas in the atmosphere with ultraviolet light and lightning discharges. The oxides of nitrogen (which are comm

> The Group 2 metals (Ba, Ca, Sr) can be produced in the elemental state by the reaction of their oxides with aluminum metal at high temperatures, also producing solid aluminum oxide as a by-product. Write the unbalanced chemical equations for the reaction

> The burning of high-sulfur fuels has been shown to cause the phenomenon of “acid rain.” When a high-sulfur fuel is burned, the sulfur is converted to sulfur dioxide (SO2) and sulfur trioxide (SO3). When sulfur dioxide and sulfur trioxide gas dissolve in

> Acetylene gas (C2H2) is often used by plumbers, welders, and glass blowers because it burns in oxygen with an intensely hot flame. The products of the combustion of acetylene are carbon dioxide and water vapor. Write the unbalanced chemical equation for

> Solid zinc is added to an aqueous solution containing dissolved hydrogen chloride to produce gaseous hydrogen that bubbles out of the solution and zinc chloride that remains dissolved in the water. Write the unbalanced chemical equation for this process.

> Nitrous oxide gas (systematic name: dinitrogen monoxide) is used by some dental practitioners as an anesthetic. Nitrous oxide (and water vapor as by-product) can be produced in small quantities in the laboratory by careful heating of ammonium nitrate. Wr

> Pure silicon, which is needed in the manufacturing of electronic components, may be prepared by heating silicon dioxide (sand) with carbon at high temperatures, releasing carbon monoxide gas. Write the unbalanced chemical equation for this process.

> Phosphorus trichloride is used in the manufacture of certain pesticides and may be synthesized by direct combination of its constituent elements. Write the unbalanced chemical equation for this process.

> These days many products are available to whiten teeth at home. Many of these products contain a peroxide that bleaches stains from the teeth. What evidence is there that the bleaching process is a chemical reaction?

> Give the name of each of the following simple binary ionic compounds. a. LiI b. MgF2 c. SrO d. AlBr3 e. CaS f. Na2O

> The “Chemistry in Focus” segment Sugar of Lead discusses Pb(C2H3O2)2, which originally was known as sugar of lead. a. Why was it called sugar of lead? b. What is the systematic name for Pb(C2H3O2)2? c. Why is it necessary to have a system for the nami

> Write the name of each of the following ionic substances, using the system that includes a Roman numeral to specify the charge of the cation. a. FeI3 b. MnCl2 c. HgO d. Cu2S e. CoO f. SnBr4

> Write the name of each of the following ionic substances, using the system that includes a Roman numeral to specify the charge of the cation. a. SnCl4 b. Fe2S3 c. PbO2 d. Cr2S3 e. CuO f. Cu2O

> On the basis of the general solubility rules given in Table 7.1, predict which of the following substances are likely to be appreciably soluble in water. Indicate which specific rule(s) led to your conclusion. a. Ba(NO3)2 b. K2SO4 c. PbSO4 d. Cu(OH)2

> On the basis of the general solubility rules given in Table 7.1, predict which of the following substances are not likely to be soluble in water. Indicate which specific rule(s) led to your conclusion. a. PbS b. Mg(OH)2 c. Na2SO4 d. (NH4)2S e. BaCO3

> A member of the alkali metal family whose most stable ion contains 36 electrons forms a compound with chlorine. What is the correct formula for this compound?

> Write the name of each of the following ionic substances, using the system that includes a Roman numeral to specify the charge of the cation. a. FeBr2 b. CoS c. Co2S3 d. SnO2 e. Hg2Cl2 f. HgCl2

> Which of the following statements about chemical equations is (are) true? a. When balancing a chemical equation, you can never change the coefficient in front of any chemical formula. b. The coefficients in a balanced chemical equation refer to the num

> For the following pairs of ions, use the principle of electrical neutrality to predict the formula of the binary compound that the ions are most likely to form. a. Na+ and S2- b. K+ and Cl- c. Ba2+ and O2- d. Mg2+ and Se2- e. Cu2+ and Br- f. Al3+ an

> For each of the following atomic numbers, use the periodic table to write the formula (including the charge) for the simple ion that the element is most likely to form. a. 36 b. 31 c. 52 d. 81 e. 35 f. 87

> Suppose you are trying to help your friend understand the general solubility rules for ionic substances in water. Explain in general terms to your friend what the solubility rules mean, and give an example of how the rules could be applied in determining

> Balance each of the following chemical equations. a. SiCl4(l) + Mg(s) Si(s) + MgCl2(s) b. NO(g) + Cl2(g) NOCl(g) c. MnO2(s) + Al(s) Mn(s) + Al2O3(s) d. Cr(s) + S8(s)

> Balance each of the following chemical equations. a. Cl2(g) + KBr(aq) Br2 (l) + KCl(aq) b. Cr(s) + O2 (g) Cr2O3(s) c. P4(s) + H2 (g) PH3(g) d. Al(s) + H2SO4(aq)

> Complete Table 5.B by writing the formulas for the ionic compounds formed when the anions listed across the top combine with the cations shown in the left-hand column. Table 5.B hydrogen sulfate dihydrogen phosphate Ions nitrate sulfate oxide chlorid

> Complete Table 5.A by writing the names and formulas for the ionic compounds formed when the cations listed across the top combine with the anions shown in the left-hand column. Table 5.A Ions Fe2+ A3+ Na+ Ca2+ NH,+ Fe3+ Ni2+ Hg,2+ Hg²+ CO,2- BrOz C,

> A metal ion with a 2+ charge has 23 electrons and forms a compound with a halogen ion that contains 17 protons. a. What is the identity of the metal ion? b. What is the identity of the halogen ion and how many electrons does it contain? c. Determine t

> Complete and balance each of the following combustion reactions. a. CH4(g) + O2(g) b. C2H2(g) + O2(g) c. C10H8(s) + O2(g)

> Complete and balance each of the following combustion reactions. a. C6H6(l) + O2(g) b. C5H12(l) + O2(g) c. C2H6O(l) + O2(g)

> What is a decomposition reaction? Give an example. Can such reactions also be classified in other ways?

> What is a synthesis or combination reaction? Give an example. Can such reactions also be classified in other ways? Give an example of a synthesis reaction that is also a combustion reaction. Give an example of a synthesis reaction that is also an oxidati

> The reaction between ammonium perchlorate and aluminum is discussed in the “Chemistry in Focus” segment Oxidation– Reduction Reactions Launch the Space Shuttle. The reaction is labeled as an oxidation– reduction reaction. Explain why this is an oxidation

> How do chemists know that the ions behave independently of one another when an ionic solid is dissolved in water?

> Identify each of the following unbalanced reaction equations as belonging to one or more of the following categories: precipitation, acid–base, or oxidation– reduction. a. H2O2(aq) H2O(l) + O2(g) b. H2SO4(aq) + Zn(s)

> Identify each of the following unbalanced reaction equations as belonging to one or more of the following categories: precipitation, acid–base, or oxidation–reduction. a. K2SO4(aq) + Ba(NO3)2(aq) BaSO4(s) + KNO3(aq) b. HCl(aq) + Zn(s)

> True or false? Coefficients can be fractions when balancing a chemical equation. Whether true or false, explain why this can or cannot occur.

> a. Give two examples each of a single-displacement reaction and of a double-replacement reaction. How are the two reaction types similar, and how are they different? b. Give two examples each of a reaction in which formation of water is the driving forc

> Balance each of the following oxidation–reduction chemical reactions. a. P4(s) + O2(g) P4O10(s) b. MgO(s) + C(s) Mg(s) + CO(g) c. Sr(s) + H2O(l) Sr(OH)2(aq) + H2(g) d. Co(s) + HCl(aq)

> Balance each of the following oxidation–reduction reactions. a. Co(s) + Br2(l) CoBr3(s) b. Al(s) + H2SO4(aq) Al2(SO4)3(aq) + H2(g) c. Na(s) + H2O(l) NaOH(aq) + H2(g) d. Cu(s) + O2

> What do we mean when we say that the transfer of electrons can be the “driving force” for a reaction? Give an example of a reaction where this happens.

> Complete the following acid–base reactions by indicating the acid and base that must have reacted in each case to produce the indicated salt. a. + K2SO4(aq) + 2H2O(l) b. +

> What salt would form when each of the following strong acid/ strong base reactions takes place? a. HCl(aq) + KOH(aq) b. RbOH(aq) + HNO3(aq) c. HClO4(aq) + NaOH(aq) d. HBr(aq) + CsOH(aq)

> Describe briefly what happens when an ionic substance is dissolved in water.

> Balance each of the following chemical equations. a. KO2(s) + H2O(l) KOH(aq) + O2 (g) + H2O2 (aq) b. Fe2O3(s) + HNO3(aq) Fe(NO3)3(aq) + H2O(l) c. NH3(g) + O2 (g) NO(g) + H2O(g) d. PCl5(l) + H2

> Balance each of the following chemical equations. a. NaCl(s) + SO2(g) + H2O(g) + O2 (g) Na2SO4(s) + HCl(g) b. Br2 (l) + I2 (s) IBr3(s) c. Ca3N2 (s) + H2O(l) Ca(OH) 2 (aq) + PH3(g) d. BF3(

> Balance each of the following chemical equations. a. Fe3O4(s) + H2(g) Fe(l) + H2O(g) b. K2SO4(aq) + BaCl2(aq) BaSO4(s) + KCl(aq) c. HCl(aq) + FeS(s) FeCl2(aq) +

> Balance each of the following chemical equations. a. Na2SO4(aq) + CaCl2(aq) CaSO4(s) + NaCl(aq) b. Fe(s) + H2O(g) Fe3O4(s) + H2(g) c. Ca(OH)2(aq) + HCl(aq) CaCl2(aq) + H2O(l)

> Balance each of the following chemical equations. a. K2SO4(aq) + BaCl2(aq) BaSO4(s) + KCl(aq) b. Fe(s) + H2O(g) FeO(s) + H2(g) c. NaOH(aq) + HClO4(aq) NaClO4(aq) + H2O(l) d. Mg(

> Balance each of the following chemical equations. a. FeCl3(aq) + KOH(aq) Fe(OH)3(s) + KCl(aq) b. Pb(C2H3O2)2(aq) + KI(aq) PbI2(s) + KC2H3O2(aq) c. P4O10(s) + H2O(l) H3PO4 (aq) d. Li2O

> Balance each of the following equations that describe precipitation reactions. a. CaCl2(aq) + AgNO3(aq) Ca(NO3)2(aq) + AgCl(s) b. AgNO3(aq) + K2CrO4(aq) Ag2CrO4(s) + KNO3(aq) c. BaCl2(aq) + K2SO4(aq)

> On the basis of the general solubility rules given in Table 7.1, write a balanced molecular equation for the precipitation reactions that take place when the following aqueous solutions are mixed. Underline the formula of the precipitate (solid) that for

> On the basis of the general solubility rules given in Table 7.1, write a balanced molecular equation for the precipitation reactions that take place when the following aqueous solutions are mixed. Underline the formula of the precipitate (solid) that for

> Based on the general solubility rules given in Table 7.1, propose five combinations of aqueous ionic reagents that likely would form a precipitate when they are mixed. Write the balanced full molecular equation and the balanced net ionic equation for eac

> Why is water an important solvent? Although you have not yet studied water in detail, can you think of some properties of water that make it so important?

> Lead(II) nitrate is added to four separate beakers that contain the following: Beaker 1 (sodium chloride) Beaker 2 (sodium hydroxide) Beaker 3 (sodium phosphate) Beaker 4 (sodium sulfate) After the addition of the lead(II) nitrate solution to each b

> What is a net ionic equation? What species are shown in such an equation, and which species are not shown?

> On the basis of the general solubility rules given in Table 7.1, predict the identity of the precipitate that forms when aqueous solutions of the following substances are mixed. If no precipitate is likely, indicate which rules apply. a. copper(II) chlo

> For each of the following precipitation reactions, complete and balance the equation, indicating clearly which product is the precipitate. If no reaction would be expected, so indicate. a. (NH4)2SO4(aq) + Ba(NO3)2(aq) b. H2S(aq) + NiSO4(aq) c. FeCl3

> The formulas Na2O and N2O look very similar. What is the name for each compound? Why do we use a different naming convention between the two compounds?

> Balance each of the following equations that describe precipitation reactions. a. Na2SO4(aq) + CaCl2 (aq) CaSO4(s) + NaCl(aq) b. Co(C2H3O2) 2 (aq) + Na2S(aq) CoS(s) + NaC2H3O2 (aq) c. KOH(aq) + NiC

> Write the name for each of the following binary compounds of nonmetallic elements. a. ClF5 b. XeCl2 c. SeO2 d. N2O3 e. I2Cl6 f. CS2

> Write the name of each of the following binary compounds of nonmetallic elements. a. KrF2 b. Se2S6 c. AsH3 d. XeO4 e. BrF3 f. P2S5

> Write the name of each of the following ionic substances, using -ous or -ic endings to indicate the charge of the cation. a. CoCl2 b. CrBr3 c. PbO d. SnO2 e. Co2O3 f. FeCl3

> Write the name of each of the following ionic substances, using -ous or -ic endings to indicate the charge of the cation. a. CuCl b. Fe2O3 c. Hg2Cl2 d. MnCl2 e. TiO2 f. PbO

> How do we know when a chemical reaction is taking place? Can you think of an example of how each of the five senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell) might be used in detecting when a chemical reaction has taken place?

> Use the information in Table 2.8 to calculate the mass of 50.0 cm3 of each of the following substances. a. gold b. iron c. lead d. aluminum From table 2.8: Table 2.8 Densities of Various Common Substances at 20 °C Substance Physical State Densit

> Use the information in Table 2.8 to calculate the volume of 50.0 g of each of the following substances. a. sodium chloride b. mercury c. benzene d. silver From table 2.8: Table 2.8 Densities of Various Common Substances at 20 °C Substance Physic

> Which of the following is/are examples of a chemical change? a. carving wood b. snow melting c. dry ice subliming (solid CO2 vaporizing into a gas, passing the liquid state) d. burning cookies in the oven

> For Exercises 13–14 Magnesium metal is very malleable and is able to be pounded and stretched into long, thin, narrow “ribbons” that are often used in the introductory chemistry lab as a source of the metal. If a strip of magnesium ribbon is ignited in a

> A material will float on the surface of a liquid if the material has a density less than that of the liquid. Given that the density of water is approximately 1.0 g/mL under many conditions, will a block of material having a volume of 1.2 * 104 in.3 and w

> If 1000. mL of linseed oil has a mass of 929 g, calculate the density of linseed oil.

> Sunflower oil has a density of 0.920 g/mL. What is the mass of 4.50 L of sunflower oil? What volume (in L) would 375 g of sunflower oil occupy?

> By how many places must the decimal point be moved, and in which direction, to convert each of the following to “ordinary” decimal numbers? a. 4.311 * 106 b. 7.895 * 10-5 c. 8.712 * 101 d. 4.995 * 100 e. 2.331 * 1018 f. 1.997 * 10-16

> Write each of the following numbers in standard scientific notation, rounding off the numbers to three significant digits. a. 424.6174 b. 0.00078145 c. 26,755 d. 0.0006535 e. 72.5654

> Although some elements are found in an isolated state, most elements are found combined as with other elements.

> Indicate the number of significant digits in the answer when each of the following expressions is evaluated (you do not have to evaluate the expression). a. (6.25)/(74.1143) b. (1.45)(0.08431)(6.022 * 1023) c. (4.75512)(9.74441)/(3.14)

> The element bromine at room temperature is a liquid with a density of 3.12 g/mL. Calculate the mass of 125 mL of bromine. What volume does 85.0 g of bromine occupy?

> For the masses and volumes indicated, calculate the density in grams per cubic centimeter. a. mass = 4.53 kg; volume = 225 cm3 b. mass = 26.3 g; volume = 25.0 mL c. mass = 1.00 lb; volume = 500. cm3 d. mass = 352 mg; volume = 0.271 cm3

> In a sample of a gaseous substance, more than 99% of the overall volume of the sample is empty space. How is this fact reflected in the properties of a gaseous substance compared with the properties of a liquid or solid substance?

> Referring to Table 2.8, determine whether magnesium, ethanol, silver, or salt is the least dense. From table 2.8: Table 2.8 Densities of Various Common Substances at 20 °C Substance Physical State Density (g/cm³) охудen gas 0.00133* hydrogen gas 0.0

> Referring to Table 2.8, which substance listed is most dense? Which substance is least dense? For the two substances you have identified, for which one would a 1.00-g sample occupy the larger volume? From table 2.8: Table 2.8 Densities of Various Co

> What property of density makes it useful as an aid in identifying substances?

> Is the density of a gaseous substance likely to be larger or smaller than the density of a liquid or solid substance at the same temperature? Why?

> If a solid block of glass, with a volume of exactly 100 in.3, is placed in a basin of water that is full to the brim, then of water will overflow from the basin.

> A kilogram of lead occupies a much smaller volume than a kilogram of water because has a much higher density.

> The most common units for density are .

> A sample of matter that is “rigid” has (stronger/weaker) forces among the particles in the sample than does a sample that is not rigid.

> What does the density of a substance represent?

> Perform the indicated temperature conversions. a. 275 K to °C b. 82 °F to °C c. 221 °C to °F d. 240 °F to °C (Notice anything unusual about your answer?)

> The “Chemistry in Focus” segment Tiny Thermometers states that the temperature range for the carbon nanotube gallium thermometers is 50 °C to 500 °C. a. What properties of gallium make it useful in a thermometer? b. Determine the useful temperature ran

> Convert the following Celsius temperatures to Fahrenheit degrees. a. the boiling temperature of ethyl alcohol, 78.1 °C b. a hot day at the beach on a Greek isle, 40. °C c. the lowest possible temperature, 2273 °C d. the body temperature of a person w

> Convert the following Fahrenheit temperatures to Celsius degrees. a. a chilly morning in early autumn, 45 °F b. a hot, dry day in the Arizona desert, 115 °F c. the temperature in winter when my car won’t start, 210 °F d. the surface of a star, 10,000

> Carry out the indicated temperature conversions. a. 2153 °F to kelvins b. 2153 °C to kelvins c. 555 °C to Fahrenheit degrees d. 224 °F to Celsius degrees