Write a balanced chemical equation for the following and identify the type of reaction of each case
1. KBr + BaI2 → KI + BaBr2
2. ZnCO3 → ZnO + CO2
3. H2 + Cl → HCl
4. Mg + HCl → MgCl2 + H
Write a balanced chemical equation for the following and identify the type of reaction of each case
1. KBr + BaI2 → KI + BaBr2
2. ZnCO3 → ZnO + CO2
3. H2 + Cl → HCl
4. Mg + HCl → MgCl2 + H

Answer:

When solving an equation for a chemical reaction, a balanced equation is one where the number of atoms for each element in the reaction, as well as the total charge, for both the reactants and products is the same.

  1. 2KBr + BaI→ 2KI + BaBr2 (Double Displacement Reaction)
  2. ZnCO→ ZnO + CO2 (Decomposition Reaction)
  3. H2 + Cl → 2HCl (Combination Reaction)
  4. Mg + 2HCl → MgCl+ H2 (Displacement Reaction)