Question

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1.Use the Activity Series to predict the reactivity of each reaction.

Place (S) if it occurs spontaneously or (N) if it will not be spontaneous,

a. (Answer_____) Co + Cd2+ → Co2+ + Cd

b. (Answer_____) Mg + 2Hg1+ → Mg2+ +2 Hg

c. (Answer_____) 2Au1+ + Zn → 2Au + Zn2+

d. (Answer_____) Ca2+ + Fe → Ca + Fe2+

2.PCL5(g) + Energy ↔ CL2 (g) + PCl3(g)

a. Determine the Kc for the reaction below. The concentrations at equilibrium are 0.35 M PCl5, 0.55M Cl2, and 0.15M PCl3

b. Based upon the calculated Kc value is this reaction considered a product favored or a reactant favored equilibrium.

3.

a.Co + Cd2+ → Co2+ + Cd

b. 2Au1+ + Zn → 2Au + Zn2+

c. Mg + 2Hg1+ → Mg2+ +2 Hg

d. Ca2+ + Fe → Ca + Fe2+

Reaction what Is oxidized ? Is reduced ?Oxidizing Agent? Reducing Agent ?

Answer 1

Ans 1.

Activity series lists the various metals in order of their declining relative reactivity. The ones listed at higher positions can replace the other metals from their aqueous solutions .

So here

a) N

The reaction is non spontaneous as cadmium is more reactive than cobalt , hence cobalt is unable to replace it.

b) S

Magnesium is more reactive than hydrogen , hence it will replace it from its compounds .

c) S

Zinc is more reactive than Gold , hence it can replace gold from its compound.

d) N

Calcium is more reactive than iron , hence iron is unable to replace calcium from its compounds .