Question

Strontium metal reacts with aluminum chlorate to produce strontium

chlorate and aluminum metal. Identify the type of reaction, then write a
complete balanced chemical equation for the reaction. If no reaction
occurs, explain why. (2 points)

Answer 1

Answer: single replacement reaction,
`3Sr+2Al(ClO_3)_3\rightarrow 3Sr(ClO_3)_2+2Al`

Step-by-step explanation:

A single replacement reaction is one in which a more reactive element displaces a less reactive element from its salt solution.

A general single displacement reaction can be represented as :

`XY+Z\rightarrow XZ+Y`

As strontium metal is added to aluminum chlorate , strontium being more reactive than aluminium, displaces aluminium atom its salt solution and lead to formation of strontium chlorate and aluminum metal.

`3Sr+2Al(ClO_3)_3\rightarrow 3Sr(ClO_3)_2+2Al`