Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Chemistry of transition elements

Chemistry of transition elements — practice question

Transition metal atoms and transition metal ions make complexes by joining with species known as ligands.
(a(i))[1]

State the colour change observed in this precipitation reaction after adding $\text{NaOH(aq)}$ to an aqueous solution of $[\text{Co(H}_2\text{O})_6]^{2+}$.

(a(ii))[1]

Complete the ionic equation for the precipitation reaction shown here: $[\text{Co(H}_2\text{O})_6]^{2+} + \ldots \rightarrow \ldots + \ldots$

(a(iii))[1]

This precipitation reaction can also be described as a different kind of reaction. Name this type of reaction.

(b(i))[1]

L is an uncharged tridentate ligand. Each L donates three lone pairs to a metal atom or ion. Cobalt forms an octahedral complex ion, E, with L. Complex ion E carries a $2+$ charge. Give the formula of E.

(b(ii))[1]

Identify the oxidation state for cobalt in E.

(b(iii))[1]

The d-orbitals of the cobalt atom or ion in E are split in energy. State how many d-orbitals lie at a higher energy level and how many lie at a lower energy level.

(b(iv))[1]

Define non-degenerate d-orbitals.

(c(i))[1]

Write an equation for the reaction between $\text{Fe}^{2+}$ ions and $\text{MnO}_4^{-}$ ions in acid solution.

(c(ii))[2]

Calculate the amount in moles of $\text{Fe}^{2+}$ ions present in $25.0\,\text{cm}^3$ of solution $F$.

(c(iii))[2]

Calculate the $M_r$ of $\text{FeCr}_n\text{O}_4$, then use your result to deduce the value of $n$.

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