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Answer: Predict the outcome of the reactions represented
Chapter 4, Problem 54P(choose chapter or problem)
Predict the outcome of the reactions represented by the following equations by using the activity series, and balance the equations.
(a) Cu (s) + HCl (aq) →
(b) \(I_{2}(s)+N a B r(a q) \rightarrow\)
(c) \(M g(s)+\mathrm{CuSO}_{4}(a q) \rightarrow\)
(d) \(C l_{2}(g)+K B r(a q) \rightarrow\)
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Predict the outcome of the reactions represented by the following equations by using the activity series, and balance the equations.
(a) Cu (s) + HCl (aq) →
(b) \(I_{2}(s)+N a B r(a q) \rightarrow\)
(c) \(M g(s)+\mathrm{CuSO}_{4}(a q) \rightarrow\)
(d) \(C l_{2}(g)+K B r(a q) \rightarrow\)
ANSWER:Solution 54P:
Here we have to complete the given chemical reaction by using the activity series, and balance the equations.
Step 1
(a) Cu (s) + HCl (aq) →No reaction
The reaction between Cu and HCl is not possible because according to the activity series Cu is less reactive than the H-atom present in the acid (HCl).