Question

For the following chemical reactions, determine the precipitate produced when the two reactants listed below are mixed together. Indicate "none" if no precipitate will form.

Short answer

To determine the precipitate produced when two reactants, A and B, are mixed together, follow these steps: 1. Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction between A and B: \(A + B \rightarrow C + D\) 2. Determine the products formed, such as C and D. 3. Use the solubility rules to identify if any product is insoluble in water (precipitate). 4. Identify the precipitate: either C, D, or "none" if all products are soluble. Apply these steps to the specific reactants given in the exercise to determine the precipitate.

Step-by-step solution

Identify the reactants

Identify the reactants that are being mixed together. Since no specific reactants are provided in the exercise, a general approach will be presented here to use for any reactants given. Reactant 1: \(A\) Reactant 2: \(B\)

Write the balanced chemical equation

Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction between reactants A and B. Make sure the equation is balanced, meaning the number of atoms for each element is the same on both sides of the equation. Example balanced equation: \(A + B \rightarrow C + D\)

Determine the products formed

Determine the products formed in the reaction. Look for any ionic compounds that could form a precipitate. You can use the solubility rules to determine if a compound is soluble or insoluble in water.

Identify the precipitate

Identify the precipitate formed in the reaction. If a product is insoluble in water according to the solubility rules, it is the precipitate. If all products are soluble in water, there is no precipitate formed, and you should indicate "none." Precipitate: \(C\) or \(D\) or "none" (depending on the solubility of the products) Remember to apply these steps to the specific reactants given in the exercise to determine the precipitate.