Ab initio investigation of the lower-energy candidate structures for (H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O)<Subscript>10</Subscript><Superscript>+</Superscript> water cluster

Low-lying structures of water cationic clusters and the compounds with the OH radical have become a hot topic in recent years. We here investigate the cluster \( {\left({\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}\right)}_{10}^{+} \) and calculate its ideal structures by the quantum chemical calculation together with the particle swarm optimization method. We analyzed the properties of the obtained lower-energy isomers of \( {\left({\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}\right)}_{10}^{+} \). Their energies are further re-optimized and demonstrated at three different methods with two basis sets. Based on our numerical calculations, a new cage-like structure of \( {\left({\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}\right)}_{10}^{+} \) with the lowest energy is obtained at MP2/aug-cc-pVDZ level. Our results showed the comparison of energy order at different conditions and demonstrated the influence of temperature on the relative Gibbs energy and IR spectra. Moreover, we also contained the molecule orbitals to discuss the stability of these representative isomers.     

Thermochemistry of 2-Aminopyridine (C<Subscript>5</Subscript>H<Subscript>6</Subscript>N<Subscript>2</Subscript>)(s)

The molar enthalpies of solution of 2-aminopyridine at various molalities were measured at T=298.15 K in double-distilled water by means of an isoperibol solution-reaction calorimeter. According to Pitzer’s theory, the molar enthalpy of solution of the title compound at infinite dilution was calculated to be D_solH_m^￥ = 14.34 kJ·mol^-1\Delta_{\mathrm{sol}}H_{\mathrm{m}}^{\infty} = 14.34~\mbox{kJ}\cdot\mbox{mol}^{-1}, and Pitzer’s ion interaction parameters b_MX^(0)L, b_MX^(1)L\beta_{\mathrm{MX}}^{(0)L}, \beta_{\mathrm{MX}}^{(1)L}, and C_MX^fLC_{\mathrm{MX}}^{\phi L} were obtained. Values of the relative apparent molar enthalpies ( ^φ L) and relative partial molar enthalpies of the compound ([`(L)]₂)\bar{L}_{2}) were derived from the experimental enthalpies of solution of the compound. The standard molar enthalpy of formation of the cation C₅H₇N₂ ⁺\mathrm{C}_{5}\mathrm{H}_{7}\mathrm{N}_{2}^{ +} in aqueous solution was calculated to be D_fH_m^o(C₅H₇N₂⁺,aq)=-(2.096±0.801) kJ·mol^-1\Delta_{\mathrm{f}}H_{\mathrm{m}}^{\mathrm{o}}(\mathrm{C}_{5}\mathrm{H}_{7}\mathrm{N}_{2}^{+},\mbox{aq})=-(2.096\pm 0.801)~\mbox{kJ}\cdot\mbox{mol}^{-1}.     

Dissociation Constants for Citric Acid in NaCl and KCl Solutions and their Mixtures at 25 °C

The constants for the dissociation of citric acid (H₃C) have been determined from potentiometric titrations in aqueous NaCl and KCl solutions and their mixtures as a function of ionic strength (0.05–4.5 mol-dm^–3) at 25 °C. The stoichiometric dissociation constants (K_i^*)

Three–step method to determine the eutectic composition of binary and ternary mixtures

A three-step method to determine the eutectic composition of a binary or ternary mixture is introduced. The method consists in creating a temperature–composition diagram, validating the predicted eutectic composition via differential scanning calorimetry and subsequent T-History measurements. To test the three-step method, we use two novel eutectic phase change materials based on \(\mathrm{Zn}(\hbox {NO}_3)_2\cdot 6\mathrm{H}_{2}{\mathrm O}\) and \(\mathrm{NH}_4\mathrm{NO}_3\)   respectively \(\mathrm{Mn}(\hbox {NO}_3)_2\cdot 6\mathrm{H}_{2}{\hbox {O}}\) and \(\mathrm{NH}_4\mathrm{NO}_3\) with equilibrium liquidus temperatures of 12.4 and 3.9  \(\,^{\circ }\mathrm {C}\) respectively with corresponding melting enthalpies of 135 J \(\mathrm{g}^{-1}\) (237 J \(\mathrm{cm}^{-3}\) ) respectively 133 J \(\mathrm{g}^{-1}\) (225 J \(\mathrm{cm}^{-3}\) ). We find eutectic compositions of 75/25 mass% for \(\mathrm{Zn}(\hbox {NO}_3)_2\cdot \mathrm{6H}_{2}{\mathrm{O}}\) and \(\mathrm{NH}_4\mathrm{NO}_3\) and 73/27 mass% for \(\mathrm{Mn}(\hbox {NO}_3)_2\cdot 6\mathrm{H}_{2}{\mathrm{O}}\) and \(\mathrm{NH}_4\mathrm{NO}_3\) . Considering a temperature range of 15 K around the phase change, a maximum storage capacity of about 172 J \(\mathrm{g}^{-1}\) (302 J \(\mathrm{cm}^{-3}\) ) respectively 162 J \(\mathrm{g}^{-1}\) (274 J \(\mathrm{cm}^{-3}\) ) was determined for \(\mathrm{Zn}(\hbox {NO}_3)_2\cdot \mathrm{6H}_{2}{\mathrm{O}}\) and \(\mathrm{NH}_4\mathrm{NO}_3\) respectively \(\mathrm{Mn}(\hbox {NO}_3)_2\cdot \mathrm{6H}_{2}{\mathrm{O}}\) and \(\mathrm{NH}_4\mathrm{NO}_3\) .     

Kinetics of Oxidation of L-Valine by a Copper(III) Periodate Complex in Alkaline Medium

The kinetics of oxidation of L-valine by a copper(III) periodate complex was studied spectrophotometrically. The inverse second-order dependency on [OH⁻] was due to the formation of the protonated diperiodatocuprate(III) complex ([Cu(H₃IO₆)₂]⁻) from [Cu(H₂IO₆)₂]³⁻. The retarding effect of initially added periodate suggests that the dissociation of copper(III) periodate complex occurs in a pre-equilibrium step in which it loses one periodate ligand. Among the various forms of copper(III) periodate complex occurring in alkaline solutions, the monoperiodatocuprate(III) appears to be the active form of copper(III) periodate complex. The observed second-order dependency of [L-valine] on the rate of reaction appears to result from formation of a complex with monoperiodatocuprate(III) followed by oxidation in a slow step. A suitable mechanism consistent with experimental results was proposed. The rate law was derived as:

Acid–Base Properties of the \mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_{6}^{3-}/\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_{6}^{4-} Redox Couple in the Presence of Various Background Mineral Acids and Salts

The acid?Cbase behavior of $\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_{6}^{4-}$ was investigated by measuring the formal potentials of the $\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_{6}^{3-}$ / $\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_{6}^{4-}$ couple over a wide range of acidic and neutral solution compositions. The experimental data were fitted to a model taking into account the protonated forms of $\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_{6}^{4-}$ and using values of the activities of species in solution, calculated with a simple solution model and a series of binary data available in the literature. The fitting needed to take account of the protonated species $\mathrm{HFe}(\mathrm{CN})_{6}^{3-}$ and $\mathrm{H}_{2}\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_{6}^{2-}$ , already described in the literature, but also the species $\mathrm{H}_{3}\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_{6}^{-}$ (associated with the acid?Cbase equilibrium $\mathrm{H}_{3}\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_{6}^{-}\rightleftharpoons \mathrm{H}_{2}\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_{6}^{2-} + \mathrm{H}^{+}$ ). The acidic dissociation constants of $\mathrm{HFe}(\mathrm{CN})_{6}^{3-}$ , $\mathrm{H}_{2}\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_{6}^{2-}$ and $\mathrm{H}_{3}\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_{6}^{-}$ were found to be $\mathrm{p}K^{\mathrm{II}}_{1}= 3.9\pm0.1$ , $\mathrm{p}K^{\mathrm{II}}_{2} = 2.0\pm0.1$ , and $\mathrm{p}K^{\mathrm{II}}_{3} = 0.0\pm0.1$ , respectively. These constants were determined by taking into account that the activities of the species are independent of the ionic strength.     

Determination of the Hydrolysis Constants and Solubility Product of Chromium(III) from Reduction of Dichromate Solutions by ICP-OES and UV–Visible Spectroscopy

The determination of equilibrium constants is difficult when several chemical species are simultaneously present in solution. In this investigation, optical emission spectroscopic determinations of chromium(III) concentration in a 10⁻⁴ mol⋅dm⁻³ solution, prepared from K₂Cr₂O₇ reduced in HNO₃ or HCl media, were used to construct the pCr_(aq)–pC _H diagram. This diagram was used to calculate the pC _H borderline of precipitation, to estimate the solubility product (log₁₀K_sp,Cr(OH)3^*)(\log_{10}K_{\mathrm{sp,Cr(OH)}_{3}}^{*}), and the hydrolysis constants (log₁₀b_Cr,H^*,log₁₀b_Cr,2H^*(\log_{10}\beta_{\mathrm{Cr,H}}^{*},\log_{10}\beta_{\mathrm{Cr,2H}}^{*}, and log₁₀b_Cr,3H^*)\log_{10}\beta_{\mathrm{Cr,3H}}^{*}) of Cr(III). The hydrolysis constants were also calculated using the SQUAD and SUPERQUAD software, along with the average ligand number method. UV-Vis absorption data and associated variables were used in SQUAD, SUPERQUAD, and the average ligand calculations. Results are: 9.00±0.04 for the pC _H at the onset of precipitation, 12.40 for log₁₀K_sp,Cr(OH)3^*\log_{10}K_{\mathrm{sp,Cr(OH)}_{3}}^{*}, −3.52±0.02 for log₁₀b_Cr,H^*\log_{10}\beta_{\mathrm{Cr,H}}^{*}, −9.30±0.87 for log₁₀b_Cr,2H^*\log_{10}\beta_{\mathrm{Cr,2H}}^{*} and −17.18±0.16 for log₁₀b_Cr,3H^*\log_{10}\beta_{\mathrm{Cr,3H}}^{*}, respectively. All methods produced essentially the same values for the hydrolysis constants of Cr(III).     

The Estimation of Standard Molar Enthalpies of Solution for VOSO<Subscript>4</Subscript>⋅<Emphasis Type="Italic">n</Emphasis>H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O(s) in Water and in Aqueous H<Subscript>2</Subscript>SO<Subscript>4</Subscript>

The molar enthalpies of solution of VOSO₄⋅3.52H₂O(s) at various molalities in water and in aqueous sulfuric acid (0.1 mol⋅kg⁻¹), Δ_sol H _m, were measured by a solution-reaction isoperibol calorimeter at 298.15±0.01 K. An improved Archer’s method to estimate the standard molar enthalpy of solution, D_solH⁰_m\Delta_{\mathrm{sol}}H^{0}_{\mathrm{m}}, was put forward. In terms of the improved method, the values of D_solH⁰_m=-24.12±0.03 kJ·mol^-1\Delta_{\mathrm{sol}}H^{0}_{\mathrm{m}}=-24.12\pm 0.03~\mbox{kJ}{\cdot}\mbox{mol}^{-1} of VOSO₄⋅3.52H₂O(s) in water and D_solH⁰_m=-15.38±0.06 kJ·mol^-1\Delta_{\mathrm{sol}}H^{0}_{\mathrm{m}}=-15.38\pm 0.06~\mbox{kJ}{\cdot}\mbox{mol}^{-1} in aqueous sulfuric acid were obtained, respectively. The data indicates that the energy state of VOSO₄ in aqueous H₂SO₄ is higher than that in pure water.     

Thermochemical Properties of Dissolution of Nicotinic Acid C<Subscript>6</Subscript>H<Subscript>5</Subscript>NO<Subscript>2</Subscript>(s) in Aqueous Solution

Nicotinic acid (also known as niacin) was recrystallized from anhydrous ethanol. X-ray crystallography was applied to characterize its crystal structure. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P2₍₁₎/c. The crystal cell parameters are a = 0.71401(4) nm, b = 1.16195(7) nm, c = 0.71974(6) nm, α = 90°, β = 113.514(3)°, γ = 90° and Z = 4. Molar enthalpies of dissolution of the compound, at different molalities m/(mol·kg^?1) were measured with an isoperibol solution–reaction calorimeter at T = 298.15 K. The molar enthalpy of solution at infinite dilution was calculated, according to Pitzer’s electrolyte solution model and found to be \( \Delta_{\text{sol}} H_{m}^{\infty } = ( 2 7. 3 \pm 0. 2) \) kJ·mol^?1 and Pitzer’s parameters (\( \beta_{{\text{MX}}}^{{\text{(0)}L}} \), \( \beta_{{\text{MX}}}^{{\text{(1)}L}} \) and \( C_{{\text{MX}}}^{\phi L} \)) were obtained. The values of apparent relative molar enthalpies (\( {}^{\phi }L \)) and relative partial molar enthalpies (\( \overline{{L_{2} }} \) and \( \overline{{L_{1} }} \)) of the solute and the solvent at different molalities were derived from the experimental enthalpy of dissolution values of the compound. Also, the standard molar enthalpy of formation of the anion \( {\text{C}}_{ 6} {\text{H}}_{ 4} \text{NO}_{2}^{-} \) in aqueous solution was calculated to be \( {\Delta_{\text{f}}^{} H}_{\text{m}}^{\text{o}} ({\text{C}}_{ 6} {\text{H}}_{ 4} {\text{NO}}_{2}^{-} \text{,aq}) = - \left( {603.2 \pm 1.2} \right)\;{\text{kJ}}{\cdot}{\text{mol}}^{-1} \).     

Evidence of Different Stoichiometries for the Limiting Carbonate Complexes across the Lanthanide(III) Series

The stoichiometries of limiting carbonate complexes of lanthanide(III) ions were investigated by solubility measurements of hydrated NaLn(CO3)2 solid compounds (Ln = La, Nd, Eu and Dy) at room temperature in aqueous solutions of high ionic strength (3.5 mol⋅kg−1 NaClO4) and high CO32-\mathrm{CO_{3}^{2-}} concentrations (0.1 to 1.5 mol⋅kg−1). The results were interpreted by considering the stability of carbonate complexes, with limiting species found to be La(CO3)45-\mathrm{La(CO_{3})_{4}^{5-}}, Nd(CO3)45-\mathrm{Nd(CO_{3})_{4}^{5-}}, Eu(CO3)33-\mathrm{Eu(CO_{3})_{3}^{3-}} and Dy(CO3)33-\mathrm{Dy(CO_{3})_{3}^{3-}}. TRLFS measurements on the Eu and Dy solutions confirmed the predominance of a single aqueous complex in all the samples. Equilibrium constants were determined for the reaction Ln(CO3)33-+CO32-\mathrm{Ln(CO_{3})_{3}^{3-}}+\mathrm{CO_{3}^{2-}} ⇌ Ln(CO3)45-\mathrm{Ln(CO_{3})_{4}^{5-}}: log10K3.5m NaClO44,La=0.7±0.3\log_{10}K\mathrm{^{3.5m\:NaClO_{4}}_{4,La}=0.7\pm0.3}, log10K3.5m NaClO44,Nd=1.3±0.3\log_{10}K\mathrm{^{3.5m\:NaClO_{4}}_{4,Nd}=1.3\pm0.3}, and for Ln = Eu and Dy, log10K3.5m NaClO44,Ln ￡ -0.4\log_{10}K\mathrm{^{3.5m\:NaClO_{4}}_{4,Ln}\leq-0.4}. These results suggest that tetracarbonato complexes are stable only for the light lanthanide ions in up to 1.5 molal CO32-\mathrm{CO_{3}^{2-}} aqueous solutions, in agreement with our recent capillary electrophoresis study. Comparison with literature results indicates that analogies between actinide(III) and lanthanide(III) ions of similar ionic radii do not hold in concentrated carbonate solutions. Am(CO3)33-\mathrm{Am(CO_{3})_{3}^{3-}} was previously evidenced by solubility measurements, whereas we have observed that Nd(CO3)45-\mathrm{Nd(CO_{3})_{4}^{5-}} predominates in similar conditions. We may speculate that small chemical differences between Ln(III) and An(III) could result in macroscopic differences when their coordination sphere is complete.     

Dynamics of Hydration of Alkylsulfonate Anions in Aqueous Solutions

The ¹⁷O-NMR spin-lattice relaxation times (T ₁) of water molecules in aqueous solutions of n-alkylsulfonate (C₁ to C₆) and arylsulfonic anions were determined as a function of concentration at 298 K. Values of the dynamic hydration number, (S^-) = n_h ^- (t_c^- /t_c⁰ - 1)(\mathrm{S}^{-}) = n_{\mathrm{h}}^{ -} (\tau_{\mathrm{c}}^{-} /\tau_{\mathrm{c}}^{0} - 1), were determined from the concentration dependence of T ₁. The ratios (t_c ^-/t_c⁰\tau_{\mathrm{c}}^{ -}/\tau_{\mathrm{c}}^{0}) of the rotational correlation times (t_c ^-\tau_{\mathrm{c}}^{ -} ) of the water molecules around each sulfonate anion in the aqueous solutions to the rotational correlation time of pure water (t_c⁰\tau_{\mathrm{c}}^{0}) were obtained from the n _DHN(S⁻) and the hydration number (n_h ^-n_{\mathrm{h}}^{ -} ) results, which was calculated from the water accessible surface area (ASA) of the solute molecule. The t_c ^-/t_c⁰\tau_{\mathrm{c}}^{ -}/\tau_{\mathrm{c}}^{0} values for alkylsulfonate anions increase with increasing ASA in the homologous-series range of C₁ to C₄, but then become approximately constant. This result shows that the water structures of hydrophobic hydration near large size alkyl groups are less ordered. The rotational motions of water molecules around an aromatic group are faster than those around an n-alkyl group with the same ASA. That is, the number of water–water hydrogen bonds in the hydration water of aromatic groups is smaller in comparison with the hydration water of an n-alkyl group having the same ASA. Hydrophobic hydration is strongly disturbed by a sulfonate group, which acts as a water structure breaker. The disturbance effect decreases in the following order: $\mbox{--} \mathrm{SO}_{3}^{-} > \mbox{--} \mathrm{NH}_{3}^{ +} > \mathrm{OH}> \mathrm{NH}_{2}$\mbox{--} \mathrm{SO}_{3}^{-} > \mbox{--} \mathrm{NH}_{3}^{ +} > \mathrm{OH}> \mathrm{NH}_{2}. The partial molar volumes and viscosity B _V coefficients for alkylsulfonate anions are linearly dependent on their n _DHN(S⁻) values.     

Electrogenerated chemiluminescence sensor for glutathione with Ru\left( {bpy} \right)_3^{2+ } -doped silica nanoparticles

An electrogenerated chemiluminescence (ECL) sensor for reduced glutathione was developed based on $ \mathrm{Ru}\left( {\mathrm{bpy}} \right)_3^{2+ } $ -doped silica nanoparticles-modified gold electrode (Ru-DSNPs/Au). These uniform Ru-DSNPs (about 58?+?4 nm) were prepared by a water-in-oil microemulsion method and characterized by transmission electron microscope and scanning electron microscope. With such a unique immobilization method, a considerable $ \mathrm{Ru}\left( {\mathrm{bpy}} \right)_3^{2+ } $ was immobilized three dimensionally on the electrode, which could greatly enhance the ECL response and thus result in an increased sensitivity. The ECL analytical performances of this sensor for reduced glutathione based on the quenched ECL emission of $ \mathrm{Ru}\left( {\mathrm{bpy}} \right)_3^{2+ } $ have been investigated in detail. Under the optimum condition, the ECL intensity was linear with the reduced glutathione concentration in the range of 1.0?×?10^?9 to 1.0?×?10^?4?mol?L^?1 (R?=?0.9971). This method has been successfully applied for the determination of reduced glutathione in serum samples with satisfactory results. The as-prepared ECL sensor for the determination of reduced glutathione displayed good sensitivity and stability.     

Determination of thermodynamic properties of YRhO3(s) by solid-state electrochemical cell and differential scanning calorimeter

The standard molar Gibbs free energy of formation of YRhO₃(s) has been determined using a solid-state electrochemical cell wherein calcia-stabilized zirconia was used as an electrolyte. The cell can be represented by: ( - )\textPt - Rh/{ \textY₂\textO_\text3( \texts ) + \textYRh\textO₃( \texts ) + \textRh( \texts ) }//\textCSZ//\textO₂( p( \textO₂ ) = 21.21  \textkPa )/\textPt - Rh( + ) \left( - \right){\text{Pt - Rh/}}\left\{ {{{\text{Y}}_2}{{\text{O}}_{\text{3}}}\left( {\text{s}} \right) + {\text{YRh}}{{\text{O}}_3}\left( {\text{s}} \right) + {\text{Rh}}\left( {\text{s}} \right)} \right\}//{\text{CSZ//}}{{\text{O}}_2}\left( {p\left( {{{\text{O}}_2}} \right) = 21.21\;{\text{kPa}}} \right)/{\text{Pt - Rh}}\left( + \right) . The electromotive force was measured in the temperature range from 920.0 to 1,197.3 K. The standard molar Gibbs energy of the formation of YRhO₃(s) from elements in their standard state using this electrochemical cell has been calculated and can be represented by: D_\textfG^\texto{ \textYRh\textO₃( \texts ) }/\textkJ  \textmo\textl ^{- 1}( ±1.61 ) = - 1,147.4 + 0.2815  T  ( \textK ) {\Delta_{\text{f}}}{G^{\text{o}}}\left\{ {{\text{YRh}}{{\text{O}}_3}\left( {\text{s}} \right)} \right\}/{\text{kJ}}\;{\text{mo}}{{\text{l}}^{ - 1}}\left( {\pm 1.61} \right) = - 1,147.4 + 0.2815\;T\;\left( {\text{K}} \right) . Standard molar heat capacity C^o_p,m C^{o}_{{p,m}} (T) of YRhO₃(s) was measured using a heat flux-type differential scanning calorimeter in two different temperature ranges from 127 to 299 K and 305 to 646 K. The heat capacity in the higher temperature range was fitted into a polynomial expression and can be represented by: $ {*{20}{c}} {\mathop C\nolimits_{p,m}^{\text{o}} \left( {{\text{YRh}}{{\text{O}}_3},{\text{s,}}T} \right)\left( {{\text{J}}\;{{\text{K}}^{ - 1}}{\text{mo}}{{\text{l}}^{ - 1}}} \right)} & { = 109.838 + 23.318 \times {{10}^{ - 3}}T\left( {\text{K}} \right)} & { - 12.5964 \times {{10}^5}/{T^2}\left( {\text{K}} \right).} \\ {} & {\left( {305 \leqslant T\left( {\text{K}} \right) \leqslant 646} \right)} & {} \\ $ \begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {\mathop C\nolimits_{p,m}^{\text{o}} \left( {{\text{YRh}}{{\text{O}}_3},{\text{s,}}T} \right)\left( {{\text{J}}\;{{\text{K}}^{ - 1}}{\text{mo}}{{\text{l}}^{ - 1}}} \right)} & { = 109.838 + 23.318 \times {{10}^{ - 3}}T\left( {\text{K}} \right)} & { - 12.5964 \times {{10}^5}/{T^2}\left( {\text{K}} \right).} \\ {} & {\left( {305 \leqslant T\left( {\text{K}} \right) \leqslant 646} \right)} & {} \\ \end{array} The heat capacity of YRhO₃(s) was used along with the data obtained from the electrochemical cell to calculate the standard enthalpy and entropy of formation of the compound at 298.15 K.     

Inner-sphere oxidation of a ternary dipicolinatochromium(III) complex involving a malonic acid co-ligand

The oxidation of a ternary complex of chromium(III), [Cr^III(DPA)(Mal)(H₂O)₂]^?, involving dipicolinic acid (DPA) as primary ligand and malonic acid (Mal) as co-ligand, was investigated in aqueous acidic medium. The periodate oxidation kinetics of [Cr^III(DPA)(Mal)(H₂O)₂]^? to give Cr(VI) under pseudo-first-order conditions were studied at various pH, ionic strength and temperature values. The kinetic equation was found to be as follows: \( {\text{Rate}} = {{\left[ {{\text{IO}}_{4}^{ - } } \right]\left[ {{\text{Cr}}^{\text{III}} } \right]_{\text{T}} \left( {{{k_{5} K_{5} + k_{6} K_{4} K_{6} } \mathord{\left/ {\vphantom {{k_{5} K_{5} + k_{6} K_{4} K_{6} } {\left[ {{\text{H}}^{ + } } \right]}}} \right. \kern-0pt} {\left[ {{\text{H}}^{ + } } \right]}}} \right)} \mathord{\left/ {\vphantom {{\left[ {{\text{IO}}_{4}^{ - } } \right]\left[ {{\text{Cr}}^{\text{III}} } \right]_{\text{T}} \left( {{{k_{5} K_{5} + k_{6} K_{4} K_{6} } \mathord{\left/ {\vphantom {{k_{5} K_{5} + k_{6} K_{4} K_{6} } {\left[ {{\text{H}}^{ + } } \right]}}} \right. \kern-0pt} {\left[ {{\text{H}}^{ + } } \right]}}} \right)} {\left\{ {\left( {\left[ {{\text{H}}^{ + } } \right] + K_{4} } \right) + \left( {K_{5} \left[ {{\text{H}}^{ + } } \right] + K_{6} K_{4} } \right)\left[ {{\text{IO}}_{4}^{ - } } \right]} \right\}}}} \right. \kern-0pt} {\left\{ {\left( {\left[ {{\text{H}}^{ + } } \right] + K_{4} } \right) + \left( {K_{5} \left[ {{\text{H}}^{ + } } \right] + K_{6} K_{4} } \right)\left[ {{\text{IO}}_{4}^{ - } } \right]} \right\}}} \) where k ₆ (3.65 × 10^?3 s^?1) represents the electron transfer reaction rate constant and K ₄ (4.60 × 10^?4 mol dm^?3) represents the dissociation constant for the reaction \( \left[ {{\text{Cr}}^{\text{III}} \left( {\text{DPA}} \right)\left( {\text{Mal}} \right)\left( {{\text{H}}_{2} {\text{O}}} \right)_{2} } \right]^{ - } \rightleftharpoons \left[ {{\text{Cr}}^{\text{III}} \left( {\text{DPA}} \right)\left( {\text{Mal}} \right)\left( {{\text{H}}_{2} {\text{O}}} \right)\left( {\text{OH}} \right)} \right]^{2 - } + {\text{H}}^{ + } \) and K ₅ (1.87 mol^?1 dm³) and K ₆ (22.83 mol^?1 dm³) represent the pre-equilibrium formation constants at 30 °C and I = 0.2 mol dm^?3. Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) was found to enhance the reaction rate, whereas sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) had no effect. The thermodynamic activation parameters were estimated, and the oxidation is proposed to proceed via an inner-sphere mechanism involving the coordination of IO₄ ^? to Cr(III).     

Bifunctional even-electron ions. II. Fragmentation behaviour of aliphatic ω-hydroxy and ω-methoxy methoxonium ions

Bifunctional methoxonium ions \documentclass{article}\pagestyle{empty}\begin{document}$ {\rm R} -\mathop {\rm C}\limits^ + ({\rm OCH}_3 ) - ({\rm CH}_2 )_{\rm n} - {\rm OH}({\rm b}) $\end{document} and \documentclass{article}\pagestyle{empty}\begin{document}$ {\rm R} - \mathop {\rm C}\limits^ + ({\rm OCH}_3 ) - ({\rm CH}_2 )_{\rm n} - {\rm OCH}_3 ({\rm c}) $\end{document} (c) show as the main reactions those caused by functional group interaction, as has already been found for the analogous hydroxonium ions (g). Although there are similarities in the fragmentation behaviour of the isomeric ions b and g, their fragmentation pathways are different, proving b and g as distinct species. The dominant primary fragmentation for b and c is loss of CH₃OH. The hydrogen migrations prior to this reaction have been established by deuterium labelling. The findings on the fragmentation behaviour of the bifunctional methoxonium ions have been extended to the general behaviour of hydroxy and alkoxy substituted alkoxonium ions.     

The Oxidation of Iron(II) with Oxygen in NaCl Brines

The oxidation of nanomolar levels of iron(II) with oxygen has been studied in NaCl solutions as a function of temperature (0 to 50?°C), ionic strength (0.7 to 5.6 mol?kg^?1), pH (6 to 8) and concentration of added NaHCO₃ (0 to 10 mmol?kg^?1). The results have been fitted to the overall rate equation: $$\mathrm{d}\mbox{[Fe(II)]}/\mathrm{d}t=-k_{\mathrm{app}}\mbox{[Fe(II)]}[\mbox{O}_{2}]$$ The values of k _app have been examined in terms of the Fe(II) complexes with OH^? and CO ₃ ^2? . The overall rate constants are given by: $$k_{\mathrm{app}}=\alpha_{\mathrm{Fe}2+}k_{\mathrm{Fe}}+\alpha_{\mathrm{Fe(OH)}+}k_{\mathrm{Fe(OH)}+}+\alpha_{\mathrm{Fe(OH)}2}k_{\mathrm{Fe(OH)}2}+\alpha_{\mathrm{Fe(CO3)}2}k_{\mathrm{Fe(CO3)}2}$$ where α _i is the molar fraction and k _i is the rate constant of species i. The individual rate constants for the species of Fe(II) interacting with OH^? and CO ₃ ^2? have been fitted by equations of the form: $$\begin{array}{l}\ln k_{\mathrm{Fe}2+}=21.0+0.4I^{0.5}-5562/T\\[6pt]\ln k_{\mathrm{FeOH}}=17.1+1.5I^{0.5}-2608/T\\[6pt]\ln k_{\mathrm{Fe(OH)}2}=-6.3-0.6I^{0.5}+6211/T\\[6pt]\ln k_{\mathrm{Fe(CO3)}2}=31.4+5.6I^{0.5}-6698/T\end{array}$$ These individual rate constants can be used to estimate the rates of oxidation of Fe(II) over a large range of temperatures (0 to 50?°C) in NaCl brines (I=0 to 6 mol?kg^?1) with different levels of OH^? and CO ₃ ^2? .     

Additional Aspects of Complexation of Gold(I) with Thiomalate

Some equilibria involving gold(I) thiomalate (mercaptosuccinate, TM) complexes have been studied in the aqueous solution at 25 °C and I?=?0.2 mol·L^?1 (NaCl). In the acidic region, the oxidation of TM by \( {\text{AuCl}}_{4}^{ - } \) proceeds with the formation of sulfinic acid, and gold(III) is reduced to gold(I). The interaction of gold(I) with TM at n_TM/n_Au?≤?1 leads to the formation of highly stable cyclic polymeric complexes \( {\text{Au}}_{m} \left( {\text{TM}} \right)_{m}^{*} \) with various degrees of protonation depending on pH. In general, the results agree with the tetrameric form of this complex proposed in the literature. At n_TM/n_Au?>?1, the processes of opening the cyclic structure, depolymerization and the formation of \( {\text{Au}}\left( {\text{TM}} \right)_{2}^{*} \) occur: \( {\text{Au}}_{4} ( {\text{TM)}}_{4}^{8 - } + {\text{TM}}^{3 - } \rightleftharpoons {\text{Au}}_{ 4} ( {\text{TM)}}_{5}^{11 - } \), log₁₀ K₄₅?=?10.1?±?0.5; 0.25 \( {\text{Au}}_{4} ( {\text{TM)}}_{4}^{8 - } + {\text{TM}}^{3 - } \rightleftharpoons {\text{Au(TM)}}_{2}^{5 - } \), log₁₀ K₁₂?=?4.9?±?0.2. The standard potential of \( {\text{Au(TM)}}_{2}^{5 - } \) is \( E_{1/0}^{ \circ } = -0. 2 5 5\pm 0.0 30{\text{ V}} \). The numerous protonation processes of complexes at pH?<?7 were described with the use of effective functions.     

CN (<Emphasis Type="Italic">B</Emphasis><Superscript>2</Superscript>Σ<Superscript>+</Superscript> → <Emphasis Type="Italic">X</Emphasis><Superscript>2</Superscript>Σ<Superscript>+</Superscript>) Violet System in a Cold Atmospheric-Pressure Argon Plasma Jet

\( {\text{CN}} (B^{2}\Sigma ^{ + } \to X^{2}\Sigma ^{ + } ) \) violet system was investigated using optical emission spectroscopy in a non-equilibrium microwave atmospheric-pressure plasma jet in argon expanding in air. From the analysis of the emission spectra of the discharge in the range of 380 and 400 nm, the violet system of CN was found to be overlapped with the \( {\text{N}}_{2}^{ + } \left( {B^{2}\Sigma _{u}^{ + } , v = 1 \to X^{2}\Sigma _{g}^{ + } , v = 1} \right) \) and \( {\text{N}}_{2} \left( {C^{3}\Pi _{u} \to B^{3}\Pi _{g} } \right) \) bands, sequence \( \Delta \upsilon = - \;3 \). A numerical disentangle technique, developed in this work, permitted to obtain a well resolved violet system from the different systems observed, namely the nitrogen First Negative and the Second Positive systems. The \( {\text{CN}} (B^{2}\Sigma ^{ + } \to X^{2}\Sigma ^{ + } ) \) band head intensity was determined and analysed as function of discharge powers between 30 and 150 W and fluxes between 2.5 and 10.0 slm. With aid of this numerical approach it was also possible to obtain the rotational temperature, from (1600 ± 100) to (2300 ± 100) K and vibrational temperature between (9000 ± 800) and (14,000 ± 800) K along the plasma jet. The kinetics of \( {\text{CN}} (B^{2}\Sigma ^{ + } ) \) state was analysed as well.     

Solubility Measurements of Crystalline NiO in Aqueous Solution as a Function of Temperature and pH

Results of solubility experiments involving crystalline nickel oxide (bunsenite) in aqueous solutions are reported as functions of temperature (0 to 350 °C) and pH at pressures slightly exceeding (with one exception) saturation vapor pressure. These experiments were carried out in either flow-through reactors or a hydrogen-electrode concentration cell for mildly acidic to near neutral pH solutions. The results were treated successfully with a thermodynamic model incorporating only the unhydrolyzed aqueous nickel species (viz., Ni²⁺) and the neutrally charged hydrolyzed species (viz., Ni(OH)₂⁰)\mathrm{Ni(OH)}_{2}^{0}). The thermodynamic quantities obtained at 25 °C and infinite dilution are, with 2σ uncertainties: log₁₀K_s0^o = (12.40 ±0.29),\varDelta_rG_m^o = -(70. 8 ±1.7)\log_{10}K_{\mathrm{s0}}^{\mathrm{o}} = (12.40 \pm 0.29),\varDelta_{\mathrm{r}}G_{m}^{\mathrm{o}} = -(70. 8 \pm 1.7) kJ⋅mol⁻¹; \varDelta_rH_m^o = -(105.6 ±1.3)\varDelta_{\mathrm{r}}H_{m}^{\mathrm{o}} = -(105.6 \pm 1.3) kJ⋅mol⁻¹; \varDelta_rS_m^o = -(116.6 ±3.2)\varDelta_{\mathrm{r}}S_{m}^{\mathrm{o}} =-(116.6 \pm 3.2) J⋅K⁻¹⋅mol⁻¹; \varDelta_rC_p,m^o = (0 ±13)\varDelta_{\mathrm{r}}C_{p,m}^{\mathrm{o}} = (0 \pm 13) J⋅K⁻¹⋅mol⁻¹; and log₁₀K_s2^o = -(8.76 ±0.15)\log_{10}K_{\mathrm{s2}}^{\mathrm{o}} = -(8.76 \pm 0.15); \varDelta_rG_m^o = (50.0 ±1.7)\varDelta_{\mathrm{r}}G_{m}^{\mathrm{o}} = (50.0 \pm 1.7) kJ⋅mol⁻¹; \varDelta_rH_m^o = (17.7 ±1.7)\varDelta_{\mathrm{r}}H_{m}^{\mathrm{o}} = (17.7 \pm 1.7) kJ⋅mol⁻¹; \varDelta_rS_m^o = -(108±7)\varDelta_{\mathrm{r}}S_{m}^{\mathrm{o}} = -(108\pm 7) J⋅K⁻¹⋅mol⁻¹; \varDelta_rC_p,m^o = -(108 ±3)\varDelta_{\mathrm{r}}C_{p,m}^{\mathrm{o}} = -(108 \pm 3) J⋅K⁻¹⋅mol⁻¹. These results are internally consistent, but the latter set differs from those gleaned from previous studies recorded in the literature. The corresponding thermodynamic quantities for the formation of Ni²⁺ and Ni(OH)₂⁰\mathrm{Ni(OH)}_{2}^{0} are also estimated. Moreover, the Ni(OH)₃ ^-\mathrm{Ni(OH)}_{3}^{ -} anion was never observed, even in relatively strong basic solutions (m_{OH ^-} = 0.1m_{\mathrm{OH}^{ -}} = 0.1 mol⋅kg⁻¹), contrary to the conclusions drawn from all but one previous study.