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Chapter 22: Problem 75

(a) Determine the number of calcium ions in the chemical formula of the mineral hardystonite, $\mathrm{Ca}_{x} \mathrm{Zn}\left(\mathrm{Si}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{7}\right)$. (b) Determine the number of hydroxide ions in the chemical formula of the mineral pyrophyllite, $\mathrm{Al}_{2}\left(\mathrm{Si}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{5}\right)_{2}(\mathrm{OH})_{x}$.

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(a) The number of calcium ions in hardystonite, \(\mathrm{Ca}_{x} \mathrm{Zn}\left(\mathrm{Si}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{7}\right)\), is 2. (b) There appears to be an error in the given formula for pyrophyllite, as a negative number of hydroxide ions was calculated. Please double-check the chemical formula and follow a similar process to find the number of hydroxide ions once the correct formula is provided.

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(Finding the number of calcium ions in hardystonite)

To determine the number of calcium ions in hardystonite, we need to consider the overall charge of the compound. Hardystonite is a neutral compound, meaning that the total positive charge from the cations must balance the total negative charge from the anions. The charges for each ion are as follows: - Calcium ion \(\mathrm{(Ca)}\): +2 - Zinc ion \(\mathrm{(Zn)}\): +2 - Silicate group \(\mathrm{(Si}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{7})\): -6 Let's write an equation to represent the total charge of the compound: $$+2x + 2 = 6$$ Solving for x, we get the number of calcium ions in hardystonite.
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(Step 1: Solving Hardystonite Charge Equation)

Our equation for the total charge of hardystonite is: $$2x + 2 = 6$$ Subtract 2 from both sides of the equation: $$2x = 4$$ Now, divide by 2 to isolate x: $$x = 2$$ So, there are 2 calcium ions in the chemical formula of hardystonite: \(\mathrm{Ca}_{2} \mathrm{Zn}\left(\mathrm{Si}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{7}\right)\). Next, let's determine the number of hydroxide ions in pyrophyllite.
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(Finding the number of hydroxide ions in pyrophyllite)

First, we need to find the charge of the pyrophyllite compound. This compound is also neutral, so the total positive charge from the cations must balance the total negative charge from the anions. The charges for each ion are as follows: - Aluminum ion \(\mathrm{(Al)}\): +3 - Silicate group \(\mathrm{(Si}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{5})\): -10 - Hydroxide ion \(\mathrm{(OH)}\): -1 Since there are two aluminum ions and two silicate groups, we can write an equation to represent the total charge of the compound: $$2(3) + 2(-10) + (-1)x = 0$$ Solving for x, we find the number of hydroxide ions in pyrophyllite.
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(Step 2: Solving Pyrophyllite Charge Equation)

Our equation for the total charge of pyrophyllite is: $$6 - 20 + (-1)x = 0$$ Add 20 to both sides of the equation: $$-1x = 14$$ Now, multiply by -1 to isolate x: $$x = -14$$ We cannot have a negative number of hydroxide ions, so there must be an error in the given formula. Please double-check the chemical formula of pyrophyllite and ensure that it is correct before proceeding. Once the correct formula is provided, you can follow a similar process to find the number of hydroxide ions.

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