Jenson B.

asked • 10/10/21

What is the number of particles or formula units of this chemical eqution?

2NaOH(aq) + CaBr2(aq) ==> Ca(OH)2 + 2NaBr(aq)

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Jenson B.

Thanks but why does Ca(OH)2 has a 1 formula unit?
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J.R. S.

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If it were soluble, we could consider it as 3 particles, but since I'm assuming it is completely insoluble (may some dissolves, but that's more complex), we consider it as 1 particle. But since it is an ionic compound, we refer to it as a formula unit instead of as a particle or a molecule.
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