All categories

3 years ago

Which half-reaction equation represents the

2 answers:

8 0

The reduction reaction is the gain of electrons while oxidation reaction is the loss of electrons. For potassium ion(K+), the reaction should be K+ + e- ==> K. So the answer is (1).

GalinKa [24]3 years ago

4 0

Answer : The correct option is, (1) $K^++e^-\rightarrow K$

Explanation :

Oxidation-reduction reaction : It is a type of reaction where the oxidation and reduction reaction takes place simultaneously.

Oxidation reaction : It is a reaction in which a substance looses its electrons. In this, oxidation state of an element increases. Or we can say that in oxidation, the loss of electrons takes place.

Reduction reaction : It is the reaction in which a substance gains electrons. In this, oxidation state of an element decreases. Or we can say that in reduction, the gain of electrons takes place.

As per question, the half-reaction equation of reduction of a potassium ion will be :

$K^++e^-\rightarrow K$

In this reaction, the oxidation state of potassium changes from (+1) to (0) that means the oxidation state decreases. So, this reaction shows the half-reaction equation of reduction of a potassium ion.

Therefore, the correct option is, (1) $K^++e^-\rightarrow K$

You might be interested in

Carbon dioxide dissolves in water to form carbonic acid, which is primarily dissolved CO2. Dissolved CO2 satisfies the equilibri

lorasvet [3.4K]

Explanation:

The reaction equation will be as follows.

$CO_{2}(aq) + H_{2}O \rightleftharpoons H^{+}(aq) + HCO^{-}_{3}(aq)$

Calculate the amount of $CO_{2}$ dissolved as follows.

$CO_{2}(aq) = K_{CO_{2}} \times P_{CO_{2}}$

It is given that $K_{CO_{2}}$ = 0.032 M/atm and $P_{CO_{2}}$ = $1.9 \times 10^{-4}$ atm.

Hence, $[CO_{2}]$ will be calculated as follows.

$[CO_{2}]$ = $K_{CO_{2}} \times P_{CO_{2}}$

= $0.032 M/atm \times 1.9 \times 10^{-4}atm$

= $0.0608 \times 10^{-4}$

or, = $0.608 \times 10^{-5}$

It is given that $K_{a} = 4.46 \times 10^{-7}$

As, $K_{a} = \frac{[H^{+}]^{2}}{[CO_{2}]}$

$4.46 \times 10^{-7} = \frac{[H^{+}]^{2}}{0.608 \times 10^{-5}}$

$[H^{+}]^{2}$ = $2.71 \times 10^{-12}$

$[H^{+}]$ = $1.64 \times 10^{-6}$

Since, we know that pH = $-log [H^{+}]$

So, pH = $-log (1.64 \times 10^{-6})$

= 5.7

Therefore, we can conclude that pH of water in equilibrium with the atmosphere is 5.7.

3 0

3 years ago

Explain how research from the glomar challenger helped scientist support the theory of seafloor spreading?

Anna71 [15]

Drill cores from the ocean floor were dated and found to be very young compared to the age of the earth. This means the crust had to be formed recently, which can be explained by creation of crust at a spreading center.

3 0

4 years ago

Read 2 more answers

9.44 x 10^3 In standard form

Marta_Voda [28]

9440 is standard form.

5 0

3 years ago

Identify the blocks and groups of elements in the periodic table

djyliett [7]

Explanation:

The periodic table is a table that arranges elements based on their atomic numbers into groups and periods.

The groups are the vertical arrangement of elements. All elements in a group share similar chemical properties because they have the same number of elements in their valence shell. The periodic table groups are:

Group Other names

1A or 1 Alkali metals

IIA or 2 Alkaline earth metals

IIIA or 3 Boron family

VIA or 6 Chalcogens

VIIA or 17 Halogens

O-18 Inert elements

IIIB-IIB Transition elements

There are 18 vertical columns divided into 8 tall groups or main groups which are 1A to O. The short groups or subgroups are from numerals 1B to VIII.

The periodic table can be divided into four blocks based on the type of sublevels their valence electrons occupy.