Question

Note: If the reaction proceeds in only one step, place the answer in step 1 only and leave step 2 blank. Select the expected product(s) for this reaction.

a) Step 1: Product A; Step 2: blank
b) Step 1: blank; Step 2: blank
c) Step 1: Product A; Step 2: Product B
d) Step 1: blank; Step 2: Product B

Answer 1

To determine the expected product(s) of a chemical reaction, identify the reactants, consider the type of reaction, predict the products by exchanging the partners in a double replacement reaction, write the balanced equation, and ensure all formulas are correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine the expected product(s) for a chemical reaction, follow these steps:

1. Identify the reactants and the products in the reaction and write their chemical formulae.
2. Write the equation by putting the reactants on the left of the arrow and the products on the right.
3. Think about your result. Consider the type of reaction, such as a double replacement reaction, and proceed to predict the outcome.
4. In the given scenario, if the cations of both reactants are +1 charged ions, and the anions are -1 charged ions, they will exchange partners to form the products of the double replacement reaction.

For step 2: we have to solve the problem based on our knowledge of the reaction types. For example, if cations are +1 and anions are -1, the balanced equation is a result of exchanging the partners in the reactants.

Finally, confirm that the formulas are correct and the resulting combinations are balanced to ensure that the reaction adheres to the law of conservation of mass.