Problem: Using the activity series (Table 4.5 in the textbook), write balanced chemical equations for the following reactions.hydrogen gas is bubbled through an aqueous solution of nickel (II) chloride
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Activity Series of Metals in Aqueous Solution
| Metal | Oxidation Reaction |
| Lithium | Li( s ) → Li+ ( aq ) + e- |
| Potassium | K( s ) → K + ( aq ) + e- |
| Barium | Ba( s ) → Ba2 + ( aq ) + 2e- |
| Calcium | Ca( s ) → Ca2 + ( aq ) + 2e- |
| Sodium | Na( s ) → Na + ( aq ) + e- |
| Magnesium | Mg( s ) → Mg2 + ( aq ) + 2e- |
| Aluminum | Al( s ) → Al3 + ( aq ) + 3e- |
| Manganese | Mn( s ) → Mn2 + ( aq ) + 2e- |
| Zinc | Zn( s ) → Zn2 + ( aq ) + 2e- |
| Chromium | Cr( s ) → Cr3 + ( aq ) + 3e- |
| Iron | Fe( s ) → Fe2 + ( aq ) + 2e- |
| Cobalt | Co( s ) → Co2 + ( aq ) + 2e- |
| Nickel | Ni( s ) → Ni2 + ( aq ) + 2e- |
| Tin | Sn( s ) → Sn2 + ( aq ) + 2e- |
| Lead | Pb( s ) → Pb2 + ( aq ) + 2e- |
| Hydrogen | H2 ( g ) → 2H + ( aq ) + 2e- |
| Copper | Cu( s ) → Cu2 + ( aq ) + 2e- |
| Silver | Ag( s ) → Ag + ( aq ) + e- |
| Mercury | Hg( l ) → Hg2 + ( aq ) + 2e- |
| Platinum | Pt( s ) → Pt2 + ( aq ) + 2e- |
| Gold | Au( s ) → Au3 + ( aq ) + 3e- |
Problem Details
Using the activity series (Table 4.5 in the textbook), write balanced chemical equations for the following reactions.
hydrogen gas is bubbled through an aqueous solution of nickel (II) chloride
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