Homework 6 - Chem221 Fall 2013

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Where applicable, please show all work to receive full credit. Do not use the internet to answer these questions, as it will not help you on an exam. Due on December 4th at the beginning of class.

1. [2 points] Is there a difference between formal charge and oxidation state? If so, explain. 2. [5 points] Use the Lewis structures to determine the oxidation state of all atoms in the following compounds: a. H2S b. SCl2 c. ClF3 d. POCl3 e. COS 3. [8 points] Balance the following redox reactions: a. Fe3+(aq) + I(aq) Fe2+(aq) + I2(aq) b. HNO3(aq) + Cu(s) NO2(g) + Cu2+(aq) c. Ce4+(aq) + I(aq) Ce3+(aq) + IO3 (aq) d. V(s) + ClO3(aq) V2O74(aq) + Cl(aq) (acidic conditions) (acidic conditions) (basic conditions) (basic conditions)

4. [10 points] Use the Latimer diagrams in Resource Section 3 to construct Frost diagrams for the following: a. Molybdenum in acidic solution (MoO3, MoO2, Mo3+, and Mo) b. Chromium in acidic solution c. Vanadium in acidic and basic solution 5. [10 points] Given the following standard potentials in basic solution CrO42 (aq) + 4 H2O(l) + 3 e Cr(OH)3(s) + 5 OH (aq) [Cu(NH3)2]+(aq) + e Cu(s) + 2 NH3(aq) And assuming that a reversible reaction catalyst, calculate G rxn and K for the [Cu(NH3)2]+. Comment on why G rxn and cases despite the values of E being similar. E = -0.11 V E = -0.10 V can be established on a suitable reductions of (a) CrO42 and (b) K are so different between the two Assume 25 C.

6. [3 points] Use the Latimer diagram in Resource Section 3 to identify which species are unstable with respect to disproportionation for bromine in acidic solution. Are any of the species unstable with respect to comproportionation?

Homework 6 - Chem221 Fall 2013

7. [5 points] Write the Nernst equation for (a) The reduction of O2 to water (b) The reduction of Fe2O3(s) to Fe(s) In each case express the formula in terms of pH. What is the potential for the reduction of O2 at pH = 7 and p(O2) = 0.20 bar? Assume 25 C. 8. [3 points] Use standard potentials as a guide to write equations for the following: a. N2O is bubbled into NaOH(aq) b. Zn(s) is added to NaI3(aq) c. I2(s) is added to excess HClO3(aq) 9. [4 points] Adding NaOH(s) to Ni2+(aq) leads to the formation of Ni(OH)2(s). The standard potential of the Ni2+/Ni couple is +0.26 V and Ksp = 1.5 x 1016 M3. What is the electrode potential at pH = 14?