Question

Complete ionic equation K2CO3(aq)+2CuF(aq) → Cu2CO3(s)+2KF(aq) Examine each of the chemical species involved to determine the ions that would be present in solution. Be sure to consider both the coefficients and subscripts of the molecular equation, and then write this precipitation reaction in the form of a balanced complete ionic equation. Express your answer as a chemical equation including phases.

Answer 1

Answer:

2K+(aq) + CO3²¯(aq) + Ca^2+(aq) + 2F¯(aq) —› Cu2CO3(s) + 2K+(aq) + 2F¯(aq)

Explanation:

K2CO3(aq) + 2CuF(aq) → Cu2CO3(s) + 2KF(aq)

The complete ionic equation for the above equation can be written as follow:

In solution, K2CO3 and CuF will dissociate as follow:

K2CO3(aq) —› 2K+(aq) + CO3²¯(aq)

CuF(aq) —› Ca^2+(aq) + 2F¯(aq)

Thus, we can write the complete ionic equation for the reaction as shown below:

K2CO3(aq) + 2CuF(aq) —›

2K+(aq) + CO3²¯(aq) + Ca^2+(aq) + 2F¯(aq) —› Cu2CO3(s) + 2K+(aq) + 2F¯(aq)