First, we must know what happens in the precipitation reaction. This type of reaction is a double replacement reactions. It is consists of two reactant compounds which interchange cations and anions to form two products. One of the products is an insoluble solid called a precipitate. For the precipitation of CaCO₃, there are two consecutive reactions involved:
1. Slaking of quicklime, CaO
CaO + H₂O ⇒ Ca(OH)₂
2. Precipitation
Ca(OH)₂ + CO₂ ⇒ CaCO₃ + H₂O
The ions that make up the H₂O molecule are H⁺ and OH⁻. According to solubility rules, the cation (positively charged ion) is likely to be attracted to an anion (negatively charged ion). Together, they form an ionic bond. This type of bond is when there is a complete transfer of electrons between the two. The Ca²⁺ cation lacks 2 electrons, while the anion OH⁻ has an excess 1 electron. In order to be stable, 1 Ca²⁺ ion and 2 OH⁻ ions must combine.
Therefore, the answer is OH⁻ ion.
Answer:
The mass of the products left in the test tube will be less than that of the original reactants.
Explanation
The equation for the reaction is
Mg(s) + 2HCl(aq) → MgCl2(aq) + H2(g)
1.0 3.0 3.9 0.1
Assume you started with 1.0 g of Mg.
It will react with 3.0 g of HCl to form 3.9 g of MgCl2 and 0.1 g of H2
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Mass of reactants = mass of products
1.0 g + 3.0 g = 3.9 g + 0.1 g
4.0 g = 4.0 g
The Law of Conservation of Mass is obeyed.
However, your test tube and its contents will weigh 0.1 g less than it did before the reaction.
Does that contradict the Law of Conservation of Mass? It does not.
One of the products was the gas, hydrogen, and it escaped from the test tube. You weren't measuring all the products, so test tube and its contents weighed less than before.
If you increase the frequency, the photon will have more energy and can therefore transfer more electrons to the other side. As such, you will have an increased current.
