Question

Aqueous potassium carbonate was mixed with aqueous copper (1) fluoride and a crystallized copper (1) carbonate product was formed. A crystalized product is a solid. The other product, potassium fluoride, remains dissolved in solution. Consider the other product and it’s phase, and then write the balanced molecular equation for this precipitation reaction. Express your answer as a chemical equation including phases. Type an underscore (_) or a carat (^) to add subscripts and superscripted more quickly.

Answer 1

Answer: The balanced molecular equation for the precipitation reaction is $K_2CO_3(aq)+2CuF(aq)\rightarrow Cu_2CO_3(s)+2KF(aq)$

Explanation:

A precipitation reaction is defined as the reaction where a solid precipitate (solid substance) is formed at the end of the reaction. It is insoluble in water.

When potassium carbonate reacts with copper (I) fluoride, it leads to the formation of solid copper (I) carbonate and potassium fluoride solution.

The balanced chemical equation follows:

$K_2CO_3(aq)+2CuF(aq)\rightarrow Cu_2CO_3(s)+2KF(aq)$

The precipitate formed is copper (I) carbonate