Predicting Products in Rxns

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What is a double replacement reaction?

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A double replacement reaction is a type of chemical reaction where two compounds exchange ions or bonds to form two new compounds.

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How can you predict if a double replacement reaction will occur?

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You can predict if a double replacement reaction will occur by using a solubility chart to determine if any of the products are insoluble.

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What is the activity series of metals?

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The activity series of metals is a list of metals arranged in order of decreasing reactivity, which helps predict whether a metal will displace another in a reaction.

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Which metal is more reactive: Ca or Sr?

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Sr (Strontium) is more reactive than Ca (Calcium) according to the activity series.

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What products are formed when sodium reacts with water?

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When sodium reacts with water, sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and hydrogen gas (H2) are produced.

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What is the general reaction for a metal reacting with an acid?

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A metal reacting with an acid typically produces a salt and hydrogen gas.

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What are the products of the reaction between copper and silver nitrate?

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The products of the reaction between copper (Cu) and silver nitrate (AgNO3) are copper(II) nitrate (Cu(NO3)2) and silver (Ag).

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What happens during the thermal decomposition of magnesium carbonate (MgCO3)?

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During the thermal decomposition of magnesium carbonate (MgCO3), it breaks down into magnesium oxide (MgO) and carbon dioxide (CO2).

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What is a solubility chart used for?

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A solubility chart is used to determine the solubility of various compounds in water, helping to predict whether a precipitate will form in a reaction.

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What is the significance of hydrogen gas in reactions with metals?

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The production of hydrogen gas in reactions with metals indicates that a displacement reaction has occurred, often involving an acid.