Question

In the reaction NaCl(aq) + Mg(C₂H₃O₂)₂(aq) →, what are the balanced products?

A. NaC₂H₃O₂(aq) + MgCl₂
B. Na₂Mg(aq) + Cl₂
C. NaMg(C₂H₃O₂)₂(aq) + Cl₂
D. NaCl(aq) + Mg(C₂H₃O₂)₂(aq)

Answer 1

The balanced products of the reaction NaCl(aq) + Mg(C₂H₃O₂)₂(aq) are NaC₂H₃O₂(aq) and MgCl₂(s), which corresponds to option A.

Step-by-step explanation:

The balanced products of the reaction NaCl(aq) + Mg(C₂H₃O₂)₂(aq) are NaC₂H₃O₂(aq) and MgCl₂(s). This is a type of double displacement reaction where the cations and anions switch partners. The Acetate ion (C₂H₃O₂)⁻ from the magnesium acetate partners with the Sodium ion (Na+)⁺ from sodium chloride to form sodium acetate (NaC₂H₃O₂).

Similarly, the Chloride ion (Cl⁻) from sodium chloride pairs with the Magnesium ion (Mg²⁺) from magnesium acetate to form magnesium chloride (MgCl₂). Using this information, the correct answer to the student's question would be option A: NaC₂H₃O₂(aq) + MgCl₂.