For a), this qn is a matter of memorising the facts of cation test. When NaOH is added to a suspension containing Lead(II) Hydroxide, a white ppt is formed which is soluble in excess NaOH, giving a colourless solution.Originally posted by WoAiMeiMei:i just cant get it Argh!
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i cant go ionic to do these
[ionic equations]
a) excess sodium hydroxide is added to a suspension containing lead II hydroxide
Equation:
Observation:
b) Excess ammonium solution is added to dilute nickel II chloride solution
Equation:
Observation:
c) dilute ammonium solution is added drop wise to copper II chloride solution
Equation:
Observation:
d) excess (conc.) HCl is added to a suspension containing copper II hydroxide.
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Write the formula for dicyanoargentate (I) ion. what would be its bond angle?
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wah kaoz pro... and you are only 20? O_OOriginally posted by tanjun:For a), this qn is a matter of memorising the facts of cation test. When NaOH is added to a suspension containing Lead(II) Hydroxide, a white ppt is formed which is soluble in excess NaOH, giving a colourless solution.
Chemical Eqn is as follows: Pb2+ + 2OH - reversible reaction sign Pb(OH)2
When added in excess,
Pb(OH)2 + 2OH- reversible reaction sign [Pb(OH)4]2-
For b), a green ppt soluble in excess aqueous NH3 to give a blue solution.
Chemical Eqn: Ni2+ + 2OH- reversible reaction sign Ni(OH)2
When added in excess,
Ni(OH)2 + 6NH3[Ni(NH36)]2+ + 2OH-
For c), a blue ppt soluble in excess aqueous NH3 to give a deep blue solution.
Chemical Eqn: Cu2+ + 2OH- reversible reaction sign Cu(OH)2
When added in excess,
Cu(OH)2 + 4NH3[Cu(NH34)]2+ + 2OH-
For d), I look at my QA book then I manage to find out the ans. lol
Blue solution turning to yellow solution as more concentratd HCl is added.
Chemical Eqn: Cu(OH)2 + 2H+Cu2+ + 2H2O
Cu2+ + 6H2O reversible reaction sign [Cu(H2O)6]2+
Cu(H2O)6 + 4Cl-CuCl42- + 6H2O
These 4 qns are about ligand exchange. When solution such as NaOH is added into Ni2+ solution, the basic property of NaOH will react with nickel solution causing ppt to be formed. Then, when excess NaOH is added, ligand exchange occurs. As OH- ligand has more lone pairs of electrons than H2O ligand, the pd-pd attraction of OH- is stronger than H2O.
For the last qn, if you can give me the chemical formula of the compound, it will really help me in finding out the structure of the compound.
yupOriginally posted by unclebutcher:jc2 chem issit? i havent learnt ligand and whatever crap
With 2 ligands, you would expect it to be linear.Originally posted by WoAiMeiMei:[Au(CN)2]-
wow awesome chem work!
no must memorise one.Originally posted by caleb_chiang:I tot observation thingy should be like done in lab or something....![]()
For the first qn,Originally posted by WoAiMeiMei:need some assistance
write equations for bromine water and hydrocarbons
*observations*
cyclohexene + bromine --> clear
toluene + bromine --> orange/yellow
cyclohexane + bromine --> red + yellow

Ask u sumthing. Since this is an ion, it must be present in water. Am i rite to say that? If it is present in water, there should be water ligands attached to the ion itself. So, in the end, there are still six ligands attached to the ion, thus there are six bonds and hence shouldn't the bond angle be 90deg?Originally posted by teraexa:With 2 ligands, you would expect it to be linear.
However you would need to cross reference with diamminesilver(i).
Turns out that both are linear in shape.
Hence bond angle is 180 deg.
Do not need to fret so much about inorganic chemistry. It is only 1/6 of your total weightage. Focus on your physical and organic chemistry.
And yes in fact the only reaction for Transition Metal is that of Cu2+ and what happens when you add ammonia and excess ammonia to it. Only need to memorise that.
i dun think we consider water if it doesnt stateOriginally posted by tanjun:Ask u sumthing. Since this is an ion, it must be present in water. Am i rite to say that? If it is present in water, there should be water ligands attached to the ion itself. So, in the end, there are still six ligands attached to the ion, thus there are six bonds and hence shouldn't the bond angle be 90deg?
2) Toluene is the common name for methylbenzene.Originally posted by tanjun:For the first qn,
For the 2nd qn, can u give me the chemical formula for toluene? I can't really rmb my chem stuff.
For the 3rd qn, I also can't rmb. Sorry that I am unable to help.
Oh and to add on for the benefit of those taking H3 Chemistry or even H2 Chemistry.Originally posted by tanjun:For the first qn,
For the 2nd qn, can u give me the chemical formula for toluene? I can't really rmb my chem stuff.
For the 3rd qn, I also can't rmb. Sorry that I am unable to help.