Reaction of Aqueous

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Created on: 30-03-18 19:35

Are 2+ ions or 3+ ions more acidic in solutions? Why?

3+ ions. 3+ ions are smaller and more highly charged, so have a higher charge density. They attract the electrons from the oxygen of the ligands much more strongly. This weakens the O-H bonds so complex readily a H+ ion into the sol making it acidic.

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Write an equation for the hydrolysis of a 3+ ion to release a proton

[Fe(H20)6]3+ (aq) ⇌ [Fe(H20)5(OH)]2+ (aq) + H+ (aq)

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Define a Lewis acid

Electron pair acceptor

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Define a Lewis base

Electron pair donor

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What is acting as the Lewis acid and what is acting as the Lewis base during formation of complex?

The metal ion is acting as the Lewis acid and the ligands as Lewis bases

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Card 2

Front

Write an equation for the hydrolysis of a 3+ ion to release a proton

Back

[Fe(H20)6]3+ (aq) ⇌ [Fe(H20)5(OH)]2+ (aq) + H+ (aq)

Card 3

Front

Define a Lewis acid

Back

Card 4

Front

Define a Lewis base

Back

Card 5

Front

What is acting as the Lewis acid and what is acting as the Lewis base during formation of complex?

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Reaction of Aqueous