Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Nitrogen and sulfur

Nitrogen and sulfur — practice question

Ammonium iron(II) sulfate, $(\text{NH}_4)_2\text{Fe(SO}_4)_2$, has a relative formula mass, $M_r$, equal to $284$.
(a)[2]

Define what is meant by relative formula mass.

(b(i))[2]

Draw a dot-and-cross diagram for the ammonium ion, $\text{NH}_4^+$. Show only the outer-shell electrons. Use $\times$ to represent electrons from nitrogen. Use $\bullet$ to represent electrons from hydrogen.

(b(ii))[2]

Suggest the shape of an ammonium ion and predict the bond angle.

(c(i))[2]

Explain the meaning of the term weak Brønsted-Lowry acid.

(c(ii))[2]

Write an equation to show how the ammonium ion behaves in water. Include state symbols.

(d(i))[1]

Use the changes in oxidation numbers to balance the equation for the reaction that occurs. $\text{MnO}_4^- (aq) + \ldots \text{Fe}^{2+}(aq) + \ldots \text{H}^+(aq) \rightarrow \ldots \text{Mn}^{2+}(aq) + \ldots \text{Fe}^{3+}(aq) + \ldots \text{H}_2\text{O}(l)$

(d(ii))[2]

State the role of the $\text{Fe}^{2+}$ ions in this reaction. Explain your answer.

(d(iii))[1]

Calculate the amount, in moles, of manganate(VII) ions that reacted.

(d(iv))[1]

Calculate the amount, in moles, of $\text{Fe}^{2+}$ ions in the sample of the salt.

(d(v))[1]

Calculate the relative formula mass of $(\text{NH}_4)_2\text{Fe}(\text{SO}_4)_2 \cdot x\text{H}_2\text{O$.

(d(vi))[1]

Calculate the value of $x$.

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