Question

Complete and balance the following molecular equation. Cu(OH)_2(s) + HClO_4(aq) →

a) CuClO_4(aq) + H_2O(l)
b) Cu(ClO_4)_2(aq) + H_2O(l)
c) CuClO_4(s) + H_2O(g)
d) Cu(ClO_4)_2(s) + H_2O(l)

Answer 1

To complete and balance the molecular equation Cu(OH)2(s) + HClO4(aq), the balanced equation is 2Cu(OH)2(s) + 8HClO4(aq) → 2Cu(ClO4)2(aq) + 4H2O(l).

Step-by-step explanation:

To complete and balance the molecular equation Cu(OH)2(s) + HClO4(aq), we need to consider the charges and the number of each element in the reactants and products. The balanced equation is:

2Cu(OH)2(s) + 8HClO4(aq) → 2Cu(ClO4)2(aq) + 4H2O(l)

The correct option is b) Cu(ClO4)2(aq) + H2O(l)