Complete and balance the following equation. If there is a precipitate or other net ionic...
Question:
Complete and balance the following equation. If there is a precipitate or other net ionic product, write the net ionic equation.
{eq}SrCl_2(aq) + KOH(aq) \to {/eq}
Precipitation reaction
When two or more solutions are mixed to form a precipitate is called a precipitation reaction. The reaction occurs between the ions in the aqueous solution and is affected by the temperature, pH, and concentration of the solution.
Answer and Explanation: 1
The reaction of strontium chloride with potassium hydroxide forms strontium hydroxide and potassium chloride. Strontium hydroxide will be precipitated out. The complete balanced equation is given below.
{eq}SrC{l_2}\left( {aq} \right) + 2KOH\left( {aq} \right) \to Sr{\left( {OH} \right)_2}\left( s \right) + 2KCl\left( {aq} \right) {/eq}
Converting the above equation into its ionic form.
{eq}S{r^{2 + }}\left( {aq} \right) + 2C{l^ - }\left( {aq} \right) + 2{K^ + }\left( {aq} \right) + 2O{H^ - }\left( {aq} \right) \to Sr{\left( {OH} \right)_2}\left( s \right) + 2{K^ + }\left( {aq} \right) + 2C{l^ - }\left( {aq} \right) {/eq}
The net ionic equation will be
{eq}S{r^{2 + }}\left( {aq} \right) + 2O{H^ - }\left( {aq} \right) \to Sr{\left( {OH} \right)_2}\left( s \right) {/eq}
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Chapter 19 / Lesson 8What is precipitation? Learn the definition, formation, types, and examples of precipitation. Also, learn the meaning of the term precipitate.