Question 25 of 26intermediate🔧 ApplyLong Answer5 marks

Write the balanced chemical equation for the following and identify the type of reaction in each case.

(a)

Potassium bromide(aq) + Barium iodide(aq) → Potassium iodide(aq) + Barium bromide(s)

Answer

2KBr(aq) + BaI₂(aq) → 2KI(aq) + BaBr₂(s) Type: Double displacement reaction

(b)

Zinc carbonate(s) → Zinc oxide(s) + Carbon dioxide(g)

Answer

ZnCO₃(s) → ZnO(s) + CO₂(g) Type: Decomposition reaction

(c)

Hydrogen(g) + Chlorine(g) → Hydrogen chloride(g)

Answer

H₂(g) + Cl₂(g) → 2HCl(g) Type: Combination reaction

(d)

Magnesium(s) + Hydrochloric acid(aq) → Magnesium chloride(aq) + Hydrogen(g)

Answer

Mg(s) + 2HCl(aq) → MgCl₂(aq) + H₂(g) Type: Displacement reaction

Explanation

This question tests students' understanding of balancing chemical equations and identifying reaction types. Each sub-part requires writing the correct formulas, balancing atoms on both sides, and classifying the reaction based on definitions from the textbook. The context clearly defines combination, decomposition, displacement, and double displacement reactions.