Answer:
Explanation:
In a chemical formula, the oxidation state of transition metals can be determined by establishing the relationships between the electrons gained and that which is lost by an atom.
We know that for compounds to be formed, atoms would either lose, gain or share electrons between one another.
The oxidation state is usually expressed using the oxidation number and it is a formal charge assigned to an atom which is present in a molecule or ion.
To ascertain the oxidation state, we have to comply with some rules:
- The algebraic sum of all oxidation numbers of an atom in a neutral compound is zero.
- The algebraic sum of all the oxidation numbers of all atoms in an ion containing more than one kind of atom is equal to the charge on the ion.
For example, let us find the oxidation state of Cr in Cr₂O₇²⁻
This would be: 2x + 7(-2) = -2
x = +6
We see that the oxidation number of Cr, a transition metal in the given ion is +6.
Answer:
CH3COOH would be more concentrated
Explanation:
The higher the concentration value, the more concentrated it is.
The relationship between concentration, moles and volume is given by the equation;
Concentration = No of moles / Volume
5.0 grams of HCOOH dissolved in 189 mL of water
Number of moles = Mass / Molar mass = 5 / 46.03 = 0.1086 mol
Concentration = 0.1086 / 0.189 = 0.5746 mol/L
1.5 moles of CH3COOH dissolved in twice as much water
Volume = 2 * 189 = 378 ml = 0.378 L
Concentration = 1.5 / 0.378 = 3.9683 mol/L
Comparing both concentration values;
CH3COOH would be more concentrated
I believe the correct response would be D. At least 2 of the above statements are correct.
The chemical make-up changes.
