Question

What are the missing coefficients for the skeleton equation below?

Al2(SO4)3(aq) + KOH(aq) --> Al(OH)3(aq) + K2SO4(aq)
A. single replacement
B. combustion
C. double replacement
D. combination/synthesis
E. decomposition

Answer 1

C. Double Replacement

Step-by-step explanation:

A. Wrong because SR uses a compound and element. This equation is a compound and compound.

B. Wrong because it does not have O2 in the formula. All combustion reactions must have O2.

C. Correct because it is a compound reacting with a compound.

D. Wrong because the reactants did not form a single product. ex. (x + y > xy)

E. Wrong because the equation did not start with a single compound and break down. ex. (xy > x + y)