Solution Chemistry

Question

For the following unbalanced chemical reaction, (a) use the solubility rules to determine the states of the product(s). (b) write a total ionic equation, and (c) write a net ionic equation.

Ca_(s) + FeCl_3(aq) → Fe_(s) + CaCl₂

Answer 1

3Ca_(s) + 2FeCl_3(aq) → 2Fe_(s) + 3CaCl₂(aq)

The products are given as solid for Fe and since CaCl₂ is soluble, it would be (aq), i.e. CaCl₂(aq)

Net ionic equation: 3Ca(s) + 2Fe³⁺(aq) ==> 2Fe(s) + 3Ca²⁺(aq)