Question

When Cu(OH)2 (s) is heated, copper (II) oxide and water are formed. Write a balanced equation for the reaction.

Answer 1

Cu(OH)2 ----> CuO+H20 

Answer 2

Answer: The balanced chemical equation is given below.

Step-by-step explanation:

A balanced chemical equation is defined as the equation in which total number of individual atoms on the reactant side is equal to the total number of individual atoms on the product side. These equations follow law of conservation of mass.

The chemical equation for the heating of copper hydroxide follows:

`Ca(OH)_2\rightarrow CaO(s)+H_2O(g)`

By Stoichiometry of the reaction:

1 mole of solid calcium hydroxide on heating produces 1 mole of solid calcium oxide and 1 mole of water vapor.

Hence, the balanced chemical equation is given above.