Suppose a mixture is made by mixing together 10 drops of a water solution of a halogen, 10 drops of a water solution of the potassium salt of the halogen and 10 drops of hexane. Upon shaking, the hexane layer takes on a distinct purple color. Which of the following pairs could not represent the halogen and halogen salt that were mixed? a) I2, KI b) Cl2, KI c) Cl2, KBr d) I2, KCl

Chemistry: The Molecular Science
5th Edition
ISBN:9781285199047
Author:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski
Publisher:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski
Chapter3: Chemical Reactions
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 129QRT: Each box represents a tiny volume in an aqueous solution of an ionic compound. (For simplicity,...
icon
Related questions
Question

Suppose a mixture is made by mixing together 10 drops of a water solution of a halogen, 10 drops of a water solution of the potassium salt of the halogen and 10 drops of hexane. Upon shaking, the hexane layer takes on a distinct purple color. Which of the following pairs could not represent the halogen and halogen salt that were mixed?

a) I2, KI

b) Cl2, KI

c) Cl2, KBr

d) I2, KCl

Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Concentration Terms
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, chemistry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
Recommended textbooks for you
Chemistry: The Molecular Science
Chemistry: The Molecular Science
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781285199047
Author:
John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity
Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781133949640
Author:
John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity
Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781337399074
Author:
John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Chemistry: Principles and Reactions
Chemistry: Principles and Reactions
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305079373
Author:
William L. Masterton, Cecile N. Hurley
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation
Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781337399425
Author:
Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Introductory Chemistry For Today
Introductory Chemistry For Today
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781285644561
Author:
Seager
Publisher:
Cengage