I think the last option is the correct answer. <span>The powder increased the hydrogen ion concentration of the solution. The said statement is the inference we can make from the situation. pH is the measure of hydrogen ions in a solution. The powder when added in the solution most likely dissociates into ions, especially hydrogen ions, thus decreasing the pH.</span>
Let's start to understand this question by a simple combustion reaction involving oxidation of Ethane in the presence of Oxygen. When Ethane is burned in the presence of Oxygen it produces Carbon Dioxide and Water respectively. Therefore, the equation is as,
C₂H₆ + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O
Above reaction shows the reaction and the equation is unbalanced. Balancing chemical equation is important because according to law of conservation of mass, mass can neither be created nor destroyed. Hence, we should balance the number of elements on both side.
LHS RHS
Carbon Atoms 2 1
Hydrogen Atoms 6 2
Oxygen Atoms 2 3
It means this equation is not obeying the law. Now, how to balance? One way is as follow,
C₂H₆ + O₃ → C₂O₂ + H₆O
LHS RHS
Carbon Atoms 2 2
Hydrogen Atoms 6 6
Oxygen Atoms 3 3
We have balanced the equation by changing the subscripts. But, we have messed up the chemical composition of compounds and molecules like Oxygen is converted into Ozone.
Therefore, we will change the coefficients (moles) to balance the equation as,
C₂H₆ + 7/2 O₂ → 2 CO₂ + 3 H₂O
LHS RHS
Carbon Atoms 2 2
Hydrogen Atoms 6 6
Oxygen Atoms 7 7
Now, by changing the coefficients we have balanced the equation without disturbing the chemical composition of compounds and molecules.
Answer:
1. Chromium
2. Chlorine.
3. Chlorine.
4. Chromium.
5. 12 electrons.
Explanation:
Hello,
In this case, the given reaction with the appropriate oxidation states turns out:
In such a way, the oxidation half-reaction is written for chromium as the reducing agent so it is oxidized from +3 to +6, nonetheless, since there are two chromiums undergoing such change, 6 electrons are being transferred as shown below:
On the other hand, chlorine's reduction half-reaction as the oxidizing agent result from the transfer of 6 electrons as well from +1 to 0, nonetheless, there are 6 chlorines undergoing such change:
Therefore, there are 12 electrons that are being transferred, 6 for chromium and 6 for chlorine.
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