It is advised that the bromobenzene solution be added slowly to the magnesium-ether solution so that it isn't present in a high concentration, thus reducing the amount of by-product formed. What is the by-product

In the original solution you have the mixture of a weak acid (Hypochlorous acid) and its conjugate base (Sodium hypochlorite). That is a buffer.

The barium hydroxide will react with hypochlorous acid. If this reaction cause the complete reaction of hypochlorous acid, the buffer break its capacity and the pH change in several units. In this case:

The addition of barium hydroxide will raise the pH slightly because the buffer still working.

The initial moles of those species are:

Hypochlorous acid:

[tex]1L * \frac{0.370mol}{1L} = 0.370 moles[/tex]

Sodium hypochlorite:

[tex]1L * \frac{0.493mol}{1L} = 0.493 moles[/tex]

Now, a strong acid as barium hydroxide (Ba(OH)₂) reacts with a weak acid as hypochlorous acid (HClO) as follows:

Ba(OH)₂ + 2HClO → Ba(ClO)₂ + 2H₂O

For a complete reaction of 0.092 moles of barium hydroxide are required:

[tex]0.092 moles Ba(OH)_2*\frac{2mol HClO}{1molBa(OH)_2} = 0.184 moles HClO[/tex]

As there are 0.370 moles, the moles of HClO after the reaction are:

0.370 moles - 0.184 moles = 0.186 moles of HClO will remain

As you still have hypochlorite and hypochlorous acid you still have a buffer.

Thus, the pH will raise slightly because the amount of acid is decreasing and slightly because the buffer can keep the pH.

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Answer:

yes it is corrwect iyt is absolitle correct

Explanation:

Answer:

liquid will be evaporated while solid remains

Answer:

AgNO3 + NaOH = AgOH + NaNO3.

Explanation:

Balancing Strategies: In this reaction, the products are initially NaNO3 + AgOH. However the AgOH would break down into Ag2O and H2O. This would give us NaNO3 + Ag2O + H2O as our products for the overall reaction.

Balancing Strategies: In this reaction, the products are initially NaNO3 + AgOH. However the AgOH would break down into Ag2O and H2O. This would give us NaNO3 + Ag2O + H2O as our products for the overall reaction.However, the equation balanced here is the initial reaction which produces AgOH and NaNO3.

Dynamic equilibrium is showed at the point at which solid liquid and gas intersect.

At the point at which solid liquid and gas intersect represents a system that shows dynamic equilibrium. There is equal amount of reactants and products at the point of dynamic equilibrium because the transition of substances occur between the reactants and products at equal rates, means that there is no net change. Reactants and products are formed at the rate that no change occur in their concentration.

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Answer:

lots more of the carbon 12 than the others

havent calculated it percentage-wise but you can see its very close to 12 meaning it is of far greater abundance that carbon 13 and 14

Explanation:

Answer:

Na2S(aq)+Cd(No3)2(aq)=CdS(s)+2NaNo3(aq)

Answer: it’s checkbox 2&3

A cell is the structural and fundamental unit of life. The study of cells from its basic structure to the functions of every cell organelle is called Cell Biology. Robert Hooke was the first Biologist who discovered cells

two types of cell

1) Prokaryotes

2) Eukaryotes

Characteristics of Cells

1) Cells provide structure and support to the body of an organism.

2) The cell interior is organised into different individual organelles surrounded by a separate membrane.

3) The nucleus (major organelle) holds genetic information necessary for reproduction and cell growth

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Answer:

1176 grams

Explanation:

nH2SO4 =2*6=12 mol

mH2SO4=12*98=1176 grams

Answer:

solution given:

molarity of H₂SO₄=6 M

volume=2L

no of mole =6M*2=12mole

we have

mass =mole* actual mass=12*98=1176g

the mass is 1176g.

Answer:

46.2%

Explanation:

Number of moles benzoic acid reacts = 3.3g/122.12 g/mol = 0.027 moles

Since the reaction is 1:1, 0.027 moles of methyl benzoate is formed.

Hence;

Theoretical yield of methyl benzoate = 0.027 moles × 136.15 g/mol = 3.68 g

% yield = actual yield/theoretical yield × 100

% yield = 1.7 g/3.68 g × 100

% yield = 46.2%

Answer:

[tex]\boxed {\boxed {\sf 0.14 \ mol \ CaCl_2}}[/tex]

Explanation:

We are asked to calculate the number of moles of 15 grams of calcium chloride (CaCl₂).

To convert from grams to moles, we use the molar mass, or the mass of 1 mole of a substance. Molar masses are found on the Periodic Table because they are equivalent to the atomic masses, but the units are grams per mole instead of atomic mass units.

Look up the individual elements in the compound: calcium and chloride.

Notice the chemical formula has a subscript of 2 after Cl or chlorine. There are 2 moles of chlorine in every 1 mole of calcium chloride. We must multiply chlorine's molar mass by 2 before adding calcium's molar mass.

We will convert using dimensional analysis, so we must create a ratio using the molar mass.

[tex]\frac {110.98 \ g \ CaCl_2}{ 1 \ mol \ CaCl_2}[/tex]

We are converting 15 grams of calcium chloride to moles, so we must multiply the ratio by this value.

[tex]15 \ g \ CaCl_2 *\frac {110.98 \ g \ CaCl_2}{ 1 \ mol \ CaCl_2}[/tex]

Flip the ratio so the units of grams of calcium chloride cancel.

[tex]15 \ g \ CaCl_2 *\frac { 1 \ mol \ CaCl_2}{110.98 \ g \ CaCl_2}[/tex]

[tex]15 *\frac { 1 \ mol \ CaCl_2}{110.98}[/tex]

[tex]\frac { 15}{110.98} \ mol \ CaCl_2[/tex]

[tex]0.1351594882\ mol \ CaCl_2[/tex]

The original measurement of grams (15) has 2 significant figures, so our answer must have the same. For the number we calculated, that is the hundredth place. The 5 in the thousandth place tells us to round the 3 up to a 4.

[tex]0.14 \ mol \ CaCl_2[/tex]

15 grams of calcium chloride is approximately 0.14 moles of calcium chloride.

Answer:

The phosphate will remain attached to the 5' carbon of the deoxy or the ribose sugar in the nucleic acid monomers.

Explanation:

The structure of nucleic acid polymers is built up from monomers of nucleotides.

A nucleotide consists of a sugar backbone which is either a ribose or deoxyribose sugar, a nitogenous base which is either a purine or pyrimidine, and a phosphate group. The nitrogenous base is attached to the carbon number 1 or C-1 of the sugar backbone by a covalent bond. The phosphate group on the other hand is covalently attached to the carbon number 5 or 5' carbon of the sugar backbone.

When polymers of nucleic acids are formed, the phosphate at the 5' carbon of the sugar backbone is covalently linked in a phosphodiester bond to the 3' carbon of the sugar backbone in another nucleotide molecule, thus extending the strands of the nucleic acid molecule.

Nucleases are enzymes that break down the phosphodiseter bonds in nucleic acids resulting in nucleotide monomers. After complete digestion ofmthe nucleic acid polymer by nucleases, the phosphate will remain attached to the 5' carbon of the deoxy or the ribose sugar in the nucleic acid monomers.

The equilibrium constant for the reaction is K = 0.137

We obtain the equilibrium constant considering the following equilibria and their constants:

COO(s) + H₂(g) → Co(s) + H₂O(g)    K₁ = 67

COO(s) + CO(g) → Co(s) + CO₂(g)   K₂ = 490

We write the first reaction in the forward direction because we need H₂(g) in the reactants side:

(1)     COO(s) + H₂(g) → Co(s) + H₂O(g)    K₁ = 67

Then, we write the second reaction in the reverse direction because we need CO₂(g) in the reactants side. Thus, the equilibrium constant for the reaction in the reverse direction is the reciprocal of the constant for the reaction in the forward direction (K₂):

(2)   Co(s) + CO₂(g) → COO(s) + CO(g)   K₂ = 1/490

From the addition of (1) and (2), we obtain:

COO(s) + H₂(g) → Co(s) + H₂O(g)    K₁ = 67

+

Co(s) + CO₂(g) → COO(s) + CO(g)   K₂ = 1/490

-------------------------------------------------

H₂(g) +  CO₂(g) → CO(g) + H₂O(g)

Notice that Co(s) and COO(s) are removed that appear in the same amount at both sides of the chemical equation.

Now, the equilibrium constant K for the reaction that is the sum of other two reactions is calculated as the product of the equilibrium constants, as follows:

K = K₁ x K₂ = 67 x 1/490 = 67/490 = 0.137

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Answer:

B. 0.0000005461m

I used the method of moving the decimal.

Answer:

Explanation:

1. A solution is made by dissolving 5.84g of NaCl is enough distilled water to a give a final volume of 1.00L. What is the molarity of the solution? a. 0.100 M b. 1.00 M c. 0.0250 M d. 0.400 M 2. A 0.9% NaCl (w/w) solution in water is a. is made by mixing 0.9 moles of NaCl in a 100 moles of water b. made and has the same final volume as 0.9% solution in ethyl alcohol c. a solution that boils at or above 100°C d. All the above (don't choose this one) 3. In an exergonic process, the system a. gains energy b. loses energy c. either gains or loses energy d. no energy change at all

Answer:

[tex]\boxed {\boxed {\sf 0.100 \ M }}[/tex]

Explanation:

Molarity is a measure of concentration in moles per liter.

[tex]molarity = \frac{moles \ of \ solute}{liters \ of \ solution}}[/tex]

The solution has 5.84 grams of sodium chloride or NaCl and a volume of 1.00 liters.

We are given the mass of solute in grams, so we must convert to moles. This requires the molar mass, or the mass of 1 mole of a substance. These values are found on the Periodic Table as the atomic masses, but the units are grams per mole, not atomic mass units.

We have the compound sodium chloride, so look up the molar masses of the individual elements: sodium and chlorine.

The chemical formula (NaCl) contains no subscripts, so there is 1 mole of each element in 1 mole of the compound. Add the 2 molar masses to find the compound's molar mass.

There are 58.4397693 grams of sodium chloride in 1 mole. We will use dimensional analysis and create a ratio using this information.

[tex]\frac {58.4397693 \ g\ \ NaCl} {1 \ mol \ NaCl}[/tex]

We are converting 5.84 grams to moles, so we multiply by that value.

[tex]5.84 \ g \ NaCl *\frac {58.4397693 \ g\ NaCl} {1 \ mol \ NaCl}[/tex]

Flip the ratio. It remains equivalent and the units of grams of sodium chloride cancel.

[tex]5.84 \ g \ NaCl *\frac {1 \ mol \ NaCl}{58.4397693 \ g\ NaCl}[/tex]

[tex]5.84 *\frac {1 \ mol \ NaCl}{58.4397693 }[/tex]

[tex]0.09993194823 \ mol \ NaCl[/tex]

We can use the number of moles we just calculated to find the molarity. Remember there is 1 liter of solution.

[tex]molarity= \frac{moles \ of \ solute}{liters \ of \ solution}[/tex]

[tex]molarity= \frac{ 0.09993194823 \ mol \ NaCl}{1 \ L}[/tex]

[tex]molarity= 0.09993194823 \ mol \ NaCl/L[/tex]

The original measurements of mass and volume have 3 significant figures, so our answer must have the same. For the number we calculated, that is the thousandths place. The 9 in the ten-thousandths place tells us to round the 9 to a 0, but then we must also the next 9 to a 0, and the 0 to a 1.

[tex]molarity \approx 0.100 \ mol \ NaCl/L[/tex]

1 mole per liter is 1 molar or M. We can convert the units.

[tex]molarity \approx 0.100 \ M \ NaCl[/tex]

The molarity of the solution is 0.100 M.

Answer: 8 for both

Explanation:

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The question is incomplete. The complete question is :

Hydrogen [tex](H_2)[/tex] gas and oxygen [tex](O_2)[/tex] gas react to form water vapor [tex](H_2O)[/tex]. Suppose you have 11.0 mol of [tex]H_2[/tex] and 13.0 mol of [tex]O_2[/tex] in a reactor. Calculate the largest amount of [tex]H_2O[/tex] that could be produced. Round your answer to the nearest 0.1 mol .

Solution :

The balanced reaction for reaction is :

[tex]$2H_2(g) \ \ \ \ + \ \ \ \ \ O_2(g)\ \ \ \rightarrow \ \ \ \ 2H_2O(g)$[/tex]

11.0                      13.0

11/2                       13/1     (dividing by the co-efficient)

6.5 mol               13 mol    (minimum is limiting reagent as it is completely consumed during the reaction)

Therefore, [tex]H_2[/tex] is limiting reagent. It's stoichiometry decides the product formation amount from equation above it is clear that number of moles for [tex]H_2O[/tex] will be produced = number of moles of [tex]H_2[/tex]

                                     = 11.0 mol

Answer:

Solution given:

1 mole of KCl[tex]\rightarrow [/tex]22.4l

1 mole of KCl[tex]\rightarrow [/tex]74.55g

we have

0.14 mole of KCl[tex]\rightarrow [/tex]74.55*0.14=10.347g

74.55g of KCl[tex]\rightarrow [/tex]22.4l

10.347 g of KCl[tex]\rightarrow [/tex]22.4/74.55*10.347=3.11litre

volume of each solution contains 0.14 mol of KCl contain 3.11litre.

[tex]\:[/tex]

1 mole of KCl → 22.4l

1 mole of KCl → 74.55g

we have

0.14 mole of KCl → 74.55*0.14=10.347g

74.55g of KCl  → 22.4l

10.347 g of KCl → 22.4/74.55*10.347=3.11litre

volume of each solution contains 0.14 mol of KCl contain 3.11litre.

Answer:

25.88 g/mol

Explanation:

Graham's law is a famous law which states that the diffusion rate or the effusion rate of any gas varies inversely to the square root of the molecular weight the gas.

So from Graham's law, we have,

[tex]$\frac{\text{time}}{M^{1/2}}=\text{constant}$[/tex]

Using the sample of Kr gas having M = 83.8

[tex]$\frac{8.15}{(83.8)^{0.5}}= \frac{4.53}{M^{0.5}}$[/tex]

[tex]$M^{0.5}= 5.088$[/tex]

M = 25.88 g/mol

Answer:

Al + MnO4- + 2H2O → Al(OH)4- + MnO2

Explanation:

First of all, we out down the skeleton equation;

Al + MnO4- → MnO2 + Al(OH)4-

Secondly, we write the oxidation and reduction equation in basic medium;

Oxidation half equation:Al + 4H2O + 4OH- → Al(OH)4- + 4H2O + 3e-

Reduction half equation:MnO4- + 4H2O + 3e- → MnO2 + 2H2O + 4OH-

Thirdly, we add the two half reactions together to obtain:

Al + MnO4- + 8H2O + 4OH- + 3e- → Al(OH)4- + MnO2 + 6H2O + 3e- + 4OH-

Lastly, cancel out species that occur on both sides of the reaction equation;

Al + MnO4- + 8H2O→ Al(OH)4- + MnO2 + 6H2O

The simplified equation now becomes;

Al + MnO4- + 2H2O → Al(OH)4- + MnO2

After the double replacement reaction is complete 0 grams of BaCl₂ and 31.16 grams of H₂SO₄ will remain.

First, we will write the balanced equation for the reaction

H₂SO₄ + BaCl₂  → BaSO₄ + 2HCl

This means 1 mole of BaCl₂ is needed to react completely with 1 mole of H₂SO₄ to give 1 mole of BaSO₄ and 2 moles of HCl

From the question, 50.0g of sulfuric acid is mixed with 40.0 grams of barium chloride. To determine the quantity of each substance remaining after the complete reaction, we will first determine the number of moles present in each of the reactant.

For H₂SO₄

mass = 50.0g

Molar mass = 98.079 g/mol

From the formula

Number of moles = Mass / Molar mass

∴ Number of moles of H₂SO₄ = 50.0g / 98.079 g/mol

Number of moles of H₂SO₄ = 0.5098 mol

For BaCl₂

mass = 40.0 g

Molar mass = 208.23 g/mol

∴ Number of moles of BaCl₂ = 40.0g / 208.23 g/mol

Number of moles of BaCl₂ = 0.1921 mol

Since the number of moles of H₂SO₄ is more than that of BaCl₂, then H₂SO₄ is the excess reagent and BaCl₂ is the limiting reagent (that is, it will be used up completely during the reaction)

From the equation, 1 mole of H₂SO₄ is needed to completely react with 1 mole of BaCl₂

∴ 0.1921 mol of H₂SO₄ will be needed to completely react with 0.1921 mol of BaCl₂.

Therefore, after the reaction is complete, 0 mole (i.e 0 grams) of BaCl₂ will remain and (0.5098 mole - 0.1921 mole) of H₂SO₄ will remain.

Number of moles H₂SO₄ that will remain = 0.5098 mole - 0.1921 mole = 0.3177 moles

Now, we will convert this to grams

From the formula

Mass = Number of moles × Molar mass

Mass of H₂SO₄ that will remain = 0.3177 moles × 98.079 g/mol

Mass of H₂SO₄ that will remain = 31.1597 g

Mass of H₂SO₄ that will remain ≅ 31.16 g

Hence, after the double replacement reaction is complete 0 grams of BaCl₂ and 31.16 grams of H₂SO₄ will remain.

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Amount in moles, n, of the NaCl(s):

NaCl

2.5 g

m

n

M

58.44 g

2

4.2778 10 m l

ol

o

/m

u

Molar concentration, c, of the NaCl(aq):

–2 4.2778 × 10 mol

0.100

0.42778 mol/L

0.43 mol

L

/L

n

c

V

The molar concentration of the saline solution is 0.43 mol/L.

Check Your Solution

The units are correct and the answer correctly shows two significant digits. The

dilution of the original concentrated solution is correct and the change to mol/L

seems reasonable.

Section 8.4 Preparing Solutions in the Laboratory

Solutions for Practice Problems

Student Edition page 386

51. Practice Problem (page 386)

Suppose that you are given a stock solution of 1.50 mol/L ammonium sulfate,

(NH4)2SO4(aq).

What volume of the stock solution do you need to use to prepare each of the

following solutions?

a. 50.0 mL of 1.00 mol/L (NH4)2SO4(aq)

b. 2 × 102 mL of 0.800 mol/L (NH4)2SO4(aq)

c. 250 mL of 0.300 mol/L NH4

+

(aq)

What Is Required?

You need to calculate the initial volume, V1, of (NH4)2SO4(aq) stock solution

needed to prepare each given dilute solution.

The dilution gives the relationship between the molarity and the volume of the solution. The volume of stock solution with a molarity of 1.50 mol/L is 50 mL.

Dilution is said to be the addition of more volume to the concentrated solution to make it less in molar concentration. This tells about the inverse and indirect relationship between the volume and the molar concentration of the solution.

Given,

Initial volume = V₁

Initial molar concentration (M₁) = 1.50 mol/L

Final volume (V₂) = 125 mL = 0.125 L

Final molar concentration (M₂)= 0.60 mol/L

The dilution is calculated as:

M₁V₁ = M₂V₂

V₁ = M₂V₂ ÷ M₁

Substituting the values in the above formula as

V₁ = M₂V₂ ÷ M₁

V₁ = (0.60 mol/L × 0.125 L) ÷ 1.50 mol/ L

V₁ = 0.05 L

= 50 mL

Therefore, 50 mL of stock solution is needed to make a 0.60 mol/L solution.

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Answer:

Calcular la molaridad de una solución que se preparó disolviendo 14 g de KOH en suficiente  

agua para obtener 250 mL de solución. (masa molar del KOH = 56 g/mol).

Resolución: de acuerdo a la definición de “molaridad” debemos calcular primero, el número de mol de soluto (KOH) que  

se han disuelto en el volumen dado, es decir, “se transforma g de soluto a mol de soluto” por medio de la masa molar,  

así:

56 g de KOH 14 g de KOH

----------------- = ------------------- X = 0,25 mol de KOH

1 mol X

Ahora, de acuerdo con la definición de molaridad, el número de mol debe estar contenido en 1000 mL (o 1 L) de  

solución, que es el volumen estándar para esta unidad de concentración, lo que se determina con el siguiente planteamiento:

0,25 mol X

----------------------- = ------------------------- X = 1 mol de KOH

250 mL de solución 1000 mL de solución

Explanation:

Answer:

D. -80m/s^2

Explanation:

V = u + at

5 = 65 + a (0.75)

0.75a = -60

a = -60/0.75

a = -80m/s^2

Therefore, is decelerating at 80m/s^2

Answer:

[tex]\boxed {\boxed {\sf D. \ 80 \ m/s^2 \ down}}[/tex]

Explanation:

We are asked to find the acceleration of a skydiver. Acceleration is the change in velocity over the change in time, so the formula for calculating acceleration is:

[tex]a= \frac{v_f-v_i}{t}[/tex]

The skydiver was initially traveling 65 meters per second, then he slowed down to a final velocity of 5 meters per second. He slowed down in 0.75 seconds.

[tex]\bullet \ v_f = 5 \ m/s \\\bullet \ v_i= 65 \ m/s \\\bullet \ t= 0.75 \ s[/tex]

Substitute the values into the formula.

[tex]a= \frac{ 5 \ m/s - 65 \ m/s}{0.75 \ s}[/tex]

Solve the numerator.

[tex]a= \frac{-60 \ m/s}{0.75 \ s}[/tex]

Divide.

[tex]a= -80 \ m/s^2[/tex]

The acceleration of the skydiver is -80 meters per second squared or 80 meters per second squared down. The skydiver is slowing down or decelerating, so the acceleration is negative or down.

Answer:

Pure water has an acidity of about 7 on the pH scale. -is a chemical property of pure water. Pure water has an acidity of about 7 on the pH scale

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Explanation:

Answer:

1. more

2. less

3. more

4. less

Explanation:

Answer:

10 ms-1

Explanation:

Kinetic energy = 1/2 × m × v^2

1 = 1/2× 20 ×10^ -3 × v^2

v ^ 2 = 100

v = 10 ms-1

note : convert grams in to kg before substitution as above

Given:

Kinetic energy,

Mass,

We know the formula,

→ [tex]K.E = \frac{1}{2} mv^2[/tex]

By putting the values, we get

       [tex]1 = \frac{1}{2}\times 20\times 10^{-3}\times (v)^2[/tex]

     [tex]v^2 = 100[/tex]

       [tex]v = \sqrt{100}[/tex]

       [tex]v = 10 \ m/s[/tex]

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Answer:

a. 2NO₂ (g) + 2OH⁻ (aq) → NO₃⁻ (aq) + NO₂⁻  (aq) + H₂O (l)

b. i. NO₂⁻ is the oxidizing agent

ii. NO₃⁻ is the reducing agent.

Explanation:

a. Balance the following skeleton reaction

The reaction is

NO₂ (g) → NO₃⁻ (aq) + NO₂⁻ (aq)

The half reactions are

NO₂ (g) → NO₃⁻ (aq)  (1) and

NO₂ (g) → NO₂⁻  (aq) (2)

We balance the number of oxygen atoms in equation(1) by adding one H₂O molecule to the left side.

So, NO₂ (g) + H₂O (l) → NO₃⁻ (aq)

We now add two hydrogen ions 2H⁺ on the right hand side to balance the number of hydrogen atoms

NO₂ (g) + H₂O (l) → NO₃⁻ (aq) + 2H⁺ (aq)

The charge on the left hand side is zero while the total charge on the right hand side is -1 + 2 = +1. To balance the charge on both sides, we add one electron to the right hand side.

So, NO₂ (g) + H₂O (l) → NO₃⁻ (aq) + 2H⁺ (aq) + e⁻  (4)

Since the number of atoms in equation two are balanced, we balance the charge since the charge on the left hand side is zero and that on the right hand side is -1. So, we add one electron to the left hand side.

So, NO₂ (g) + e⁻ → NO₂⁻  (aq) (5)

We now add equation (4) and (5)

So, NO₂ (g) + H₂O (l) → NO₃⁻ (aq) + 2H⁺ (aq) + e⁻  (4)

+  NO₂ (g) + e⁻ → NO₂⁻  (aq) (5)

2NO₂ (g) + H₂O (l) + e⁻ → NO₃⁻ (aq) + NO₂⁻  (aq) + 2H⁺ (aq) + e⁻  (4)

2NO₂ (g) + H₂O (l)  → NO₃⁻ (aq) + NO₂⁻  (aq) + 2H⁺ (aq)  

We now add two hydroxide ions to both sides of the equation.

So, 2NO₂ (g) + H₂O (l) + 2OH⁻ (aq) → NO₃⁻ (aq) + NO₂⁻  (aq) + 2H⁺ (aq) + 2OH⁻ (aq)

The hydrogen ion and the hydroxide ion become a water molecule

2NO₂ (g) + H₂O (l) + 2OH⁻ (aq) → NO₃⁻ (aq) + NO₂⁻  (aq) + 2H₂O (l)

2NO₂ (g) + 2OH⁻ (aq) → NO₃⁻ (aq) + NO₂⁻  (aq) + H₂O (l)

So, the required reaction is

2NO₂ (g) + 2OH⁻ (aq) → NO₃⁻ (aq) + NO₂⁻  (aq) + H₂O (l)

b. Identify the oxidizing agent and reducing agent

Since the oxidation number of oxygen in NO₂ is -2. Since the oxidation number of NO₂ is zero, we let x be the oxidation number of N.

So, x + 2 × (oxidation number of oxygen) = 0

x + 2(-2) = 0

x - 4 = 0

x = 4

Since the oxidation number of oxygen in NO₂⁻ is -1. Since the oxidation number of NO₂⁻ is -1, we let x be the oxidation number of N.

So, x + 2 × (oxidation number of oxygen) = 0

x + 2(-2) = -1

x - 4 = -1

x = 4 - 1

x = 3

Also, the oxidation number of oxygen in NO₃⁻ is -1. Since the oxidation number of NO₃⁻ is -1, we let x be the oxidation number of N.

So, x + 2 × (oxidation number of oxygen) = -1

x + 3(-2) = -1

x - 6 = -1

x = 6 - 1

x = 5

i. The oxidizing agent

The oxidation number of N changes from +4 in NO₂ to +3 in NO₂⁻. So, Nitrogen is reduced and thus  NO₂⁻ is the oxidizing agent

ii. The reducing agent

The oxidation number of N changes from +4 in NO₂ to +5 in NO₃⁻. So, Nitrogen is oxidized and thus and  NO₃⁻ is the reducing agent.