Flashcards in Transition Metals Deck (14)
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What is the •shape •formula •colour of the Hexaaqua copper (II) ion?
A
- Octahedral
- [Cu(H2O)6] 2+
- Blue
1
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Why do transition metals show a range of oxidation states?
A
Because the 3d and 4s energy levels are very close
2
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What is the •Name •Shape •Colour of the [Cu(NH3)4(H2O)2] 2+ ion?
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- Tetraaminediaqua copper (II) ion
- Octahedral
- Deep Royal Blue
3
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What compound is formed when a small amount of dilute ammonia is added to Cu 2+?
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Cu(OH)2 ppt
4
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What is the •shape •formula •colour of the Terachlorocuprate (II) ion?
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- Tetrahedral
- [CuCl4]2-
- Yellow
5
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What colour is Fe2+ aqueous?
A
Pale Green
6
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What colour is Fe3+ aqueous?
A
Yellow
7
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What colour is Cr3+ aqueous?
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Green
8
Q
What colour is Cu2+ aqueous?
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Blue
9
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What colour is Fe2+ with NaOH?
A
Dirty green and red oxidised layer
10
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What colour is Fe3+ with NaOH?
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Rust coloured
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What colour is Cr3+ with small amount of NaOH?
A
Grey-Green
12
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What colour is Cr3+ with NaOH in excess?
What is the formula?
A
Dark green solution
[Cr(OH)6] 3-
13
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What is the general equation for the precipitation of TM ions with NaOH?
A
M2+/M3+ + 2OH-/3OH- = M(OH)2/
M(OH)3