Question

Can solid FeBr2 react with Cl2 gas to produce solid FeCl2 and Br2 gas? Why or why not?

A. Yes, because Cl₂ has lower activity than Br₂
B. No, because Cl₂ and Br₂ have the same activity
C. No, because Cl₂ has lower activity than Br₂
D. Yes, because Cl₂ has higher activity than Br₂

Answer 1

A single-replacement reaction will occur between solid FeBr2 and Cl2 gas to produce solid FeCl2 and Br2 gas.

Step-by-step explanation:

A single-replacement reaction will occur between solid FeBr2 and Cl2 gas to produce solid FeCl2 and Br2 gas.

The balanced chemical equation for the reaction is:

FeBr2 (s) + Cl2 (g) → FeCl2 (s) + Br2 (g)

This reaction occurs because Cl2 has higher activity than Br2.