I am very sorry that I did not give a full explanation.
1(a) (i) Oxidation state of indium:
3+ as indium is in group 3
ii)Equation for indium metal and dilute nitric acid:
In(s) + 3HNO3 (aq) In(NO3)3 (aq) + 3/2H2 (g)
(iii) Oxidised species: Reduced species:
Oxidised: Indium
Reduced: Hydrogen
(iv) Equation for indium metal and conc. nitric acid:
In(s) + 4HNO3 (aq) In(NO3)3 (aq) + NO + 2H2O(l)
(v) Equation for formation of indium hydroxide:
(vi) Equation for formation of indium oxide:
(vii) Maximum mass of indium oxide:
I have stated the whole question along with the answers for each part. From part v onwards, I am stuck. I believe this is a step-by-step process where we have to use the products from the previous reaction to solve the next part. However, I am confused how they expect us to write an equation using one compound. This question is from the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge. I am very sorry that I did not fully explain this question, but I hope this helps and any help would be highly appreciated. Thank you!