Chemistry question

Question

(NH4)2SO4(aq)+CuCl2(aq)→

Express your answer as a chemical equation. Enter NOREACTION if no reaction occurs. Identify all of the phases in your answer.

Answer 1

Harvey G's answer is quite correct, but wanted to follow up with the chemical equation including all phases.

(NH4)SO4(aq) + CuCl2(aq) ==> 2NH4Cl(aq) + CuSO4(aq) ... NO REACTION

The reason there is no reaction is because all compounds are aqueous and dissociate completely.

Answer 2

(NH4)2SO4(aq) + CuCl2(aq) = 2 NH4Cl(aq) + CuSO4(aq)

Copper sulfate and ammonium chloride (the products) are both soluble in water. It is a good idea to always remember your solubility rules if the reaction proceeds, as sometimes a precipitate will form denoting the (s) solid. In this case, both compounds ionize and become aqueous.