AP Chemistry Reaction Prediction #3 Acid and Base Reactions

Name _________________ Period _____ Date _______

For each of the following reactions, in part (a) write a balanced equation for the reaction and in part (b) answer the question about the reaction. In part (a), coefficients should be in terms of the lowest whole numbers. Assume that solutions are aqueous unless otherwise indicated. Represent substances in solutions as ions if the substances are extensively ionized. Omit formulas for any ions or molecules that are unchanged by the reaction. You may use the empty space at the bottom of the next pages for scratch work, but only equations that are written in the answer boxes provided with be graded. 1. A solution of ammonia is added to a dilute solution of acetic acid. (a) Balanced equation:

(b) Identify the conjugate acid-base pairs in this reaction.

2. Solutions of sodium hydroxide and acetic acid are mixed. (a) Balanced equation:

(b) Acetic acid is a weak acid. If equal volumes of equal molar solutions are mixed, will the solution pH be >7, 7, or <7? Explain.

3. Hydrogen sulfide gas is bubbled through excess potassium hydroxide solution (a) Balanced equation:

(b) Write the successive ionization equations for H2S.

4. A concentrated solution of ammonia is added to a suspension of zinc hydroxide. (a) Balanced equation:

(b) What are the possible molecular geometries for the complex ion product?

5. A solution of ammonium sulfate is added to a saturated solution of barium hydroxide. (a) Balanced equation:

(b) Identify any precipitate formed in the reaction.

6. Dilute hydrochloric acid is added to a solution of potassium sulfite. (a) Balanced equation:

(b) List all spectator ions.

7. A solution of sulfuric acid is added to a solution of barium hydroxide until the same number of moles of each compound has been added. (a) Balanced equation:

(b) Is the final solution acidic, basic, or neutral? Explain. AP Chemistry Name _________________

Reaction Prediction #4 Precipitation Reactions

Period _____ Date _______

For each of the following reactions, in part (a) write a balanced equation for the reaction and in part (b) answer the question about the reaction. In part (a), coefficients should be in terms of the lowest whole numbers. Assume that solutions are aqueous unless otherwise indicated. Represent substances in solutions as ions if the substances are extensively ionized. Omit formulas for any ions or molecules that are unchanged by the reaction. You may use the empty space at the bottom of the next pages for scratch work, but only equations that are written in the answer boxes provided with be graded. 1. A solution of copper (II) chloride is added to a solution of sodium sulfide. (a) Balanced equation:

(b) Name the spectator ions in this reaction.

2. Solutions of manganese (II) sulfate and ammonium sulfide are mixed. (a) Balanced equation:

(b) List any precipitate that forms during this reaction.

3. Solutions of silver nitrate and sodium chromate are mixed. (a) Balanced equation:

(b) What is the oxidation number of chromium in the chromate ion?

4. Solutions of cobalt (II) chloride and silver nitrate are combined (a) Balanced equation:

(b) Will this reaction proceed if the silver nitrate is 0.10 M and the cobalt (II) chloride is 0.00010 M (Solubility product of silver chloride is 1.8 x 10-10)?

5. Solutions of strontium hydroxide and ammonium sulfide are combined. (a) Balanced equation:

(b) Would this reaction proceed if strontium were replaced with potassium? Explain.

6. Solutions of ammonium iodide and magnesium sulfate are combined. (a) Balanced equation:

(b) Would this reaction proceed if iodide were replaced with bromide? Explain.

7. Solutions of aluminum nitrate and sodium carbonate are combined. (a) Balanced equation:

(b) Are any species in this reaction oxidized or reduced? ____. If so, list the reducing and oxidizing agents.