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Ch.16 - Aqueous Equilibria: Acids & Bases
McMurry - Chemistry 8th Edition
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Capitolo 16, Problema 44a

The following picture represents the hydrated metal cation M1H2O26 n + , where n = 1, 2, or 3.
Diagram of the hydrated metal cation V3+ with water molecules for acid-base equilibrium.
(a) Write a balanced equation for the reaction of M1H2O26 n + with water and write the equilibrium equation for the reaction.

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Identify the hydrated metal cation in the image. Here, the metal cation is V^{3+} (vanadium ion) surrounded by six water molecules.
Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction of the hydrated metal cation with water. The general form is: M(H2O)6^{n+} + H2O ⇌ M(H2O)5(OH)^{(n-1)+} + H3O^+.
Substitute the specific metal cation (V^{3+}) into the equation: V(H2O)6^{3+} + H2O ⇌ V(H2O)5(OH)^{2+} + H3O^+.
Write the equilibrium expression for the reaction. The equilibrium constant expression (K_eq) is given by: K_eq = [V(H2O)5(OH)^{2+}][H3O^+] / [V(H2O)6^{3+}].
Ensure that the equation and equilibrium expression are balanced and correctly represent the species involved in the reaction.

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Hydrated Metal Cations

Hydrated metal cations are metal ions that are surrounded by water molecules. In this case, the cation M1H2O26 n+ represents a metal ion, such as V3+, coordinated with multiple water molecules. This hydration affects the properties of the metal ion, including its reactivity and stability in solution.
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Acid-Base Equilibrium

Acid-base equilibrium refers to the balance between acids and bases in a solution. When a hydrated metal cation reacts with water, it can either donate a proton (acting as an acid) or accept a proton (acting as a base). Understanding this equilibrium is crucial for writing the balanced chemical equation and predicting the behavior of the species in solution.
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Balanced Chemical Equations

A balanced chemical equation represents a chemical reaction where the number of atoms for each element is conserved. In the context of the reaction of M1H2O26 n+ with water, writing a balanced equation involves accounting for the reactants and products, ensuring that the total number of each type of atom is the same on both sides of the equation.
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