Question

PLEASE HELP!! CHEMICAL EQUATIONS

For each of the following problems, write complete chemical equations to describe the chemical process taking place. Balance the equations and write the state of matter.

2) Magnesium reacts with sodium fluoride to produce magnesium fluoride and elemental sodium.

Answer 1

Mg(s) + 2NaF (aq) —> MgF₂ (aq) + 2Na(s)

Step-by-step explanation:

Magnesium => Mg

Sodium fluoride => NaF

Magnesium fluoride => MgF₂

Sodium metal => Na

The equation can be written as:

Mg + NaF —> MgF₂ + Na

Thus, the above equation can be balance as illustrated below:

Mg + NaF —> MgF₂ + Na

There are 2 atoms of F on the right side and 1 atom on the left side. It can be balance by writing 2 before NaF as shown below:

Mg + 2NaF —> MgF₂ + Na

There are 2 atoms of Na on the left side and 1 atom on the right side. It can be balance by writing 2 before Na as shown below:

Mg + 2NaF —> MgF₂ + 2Na

Mg(s) + 2NaF (aq) —> MgF₂ (aq) + 2Na(s)

Now, the equation is balanced.