Types of Chemical Reactions: Can You Write the Condensed Word Equation?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around writing condensed word equations for various chemical reactions. Participants explore the proper nomenclature and classification of these reactions, focusing on both theoretical understanding and practical application in a grade 11 chemistry context.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related
  • Technical explanation
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Post 1 presents several chemical equations and attempts to write their condensed word equations, with some uncertainty about the correct nomenclature.
  • Post 2 categorizes the reactions mentioned in Post 1, identifying types such as redox, combustion, and precipitation.
  • Post 3 questions the correctness of the word equations provided and mentions familiarity with only three types of reactions: synthesis, decomposition, and combustion.
  • Post 4 critiques the nomenclature used in Post 1, pointing out specific errors and suggesting corrections, such as the proper naming of ions and compounds.
  • Post 5 expresses confusion about the mistakes identified and seeks further clarification.
  • Post 6 requests additional help, indicating ongoing uncertainty among participants.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the correctness of the word equations, and there are multiple competing views regarding the proper nomenclature and classification of the reactions. The discussion remains unresolved with ongoing requests for clarification.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include potential misunderstandings of chemical nomenclature and the classification of reactions, as well as the need for a deeper understanding of chemical principles among participants.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for students learning about chemical reactions and nomenclature, particularly those in high school chemistry courses.

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Hello, I just need some help on these questions and some explaining.

I need help writing the condensed word equation for these chemical equations:


A)[tex]Li + Hg(ClO)_2 \xrightarrow~Hg + LiClO[/tex]
Maybe: Lithium + Mercury(II) Chlorine oxide ------> Lithium Carbonate

B)[tex]C_8H_1_8 + O_2 \xrightarrow~CO_2 + H_2O[/tex]
Maybe: Hydrocarbon + oxygen ------> Carbonate + Water

C)[tex]KOH + FeCl_3 \xrightarrow~KCI + Fe(OH)_3[/tex]
Maybe: Potassium Hydroxide + Iron Chlorate ------> Iron (III) Hydroxide

D)[tex]Au + O_2 \xrightarrow~Au_2O[/tex]
Maybe: Gold + Oxygen ------> Gold oxide

E)[tex]KCI\xrightarrow~K + Cl_2[/tex]
Maybe: Potassium Carbon Iodine ------> Chlorine

F)[tex]Ni + Cl_2 \xrightarrow~NiCl_3[/tex]
Maybe: Nitrogen + Chlorine ------> Nitrogen Chloride

G)[tex]Sr(IO_3)_2 \xrightarrow~SrI_2 + O_2[/tex]
Maybe: Strontium(II) Iodate ----> Strontium Diodite

And also, how would you write this out into a chemical equation:

A solution of carbonate and hydrogen hydroxide are produced when limewater reacts with your breath.

[tex]\xrightarrow~[/tex]


Thanks :smile:
 
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A: redox reaction; B: total combustion; C: precipitation; D: oxidation; E: electrolysis; and F: redox reaction.

Our breath contains carbon dioxide; and this gives calcium carbonate precipitate when it reacts with lime water (Ca(OH)2).
 
What about the word equations, did I do them right?
by the way, I know only three of them ; synthesis, decomposition and combustion. This is for grade 11 chemistry.
 
Your nomenclature contains some serious error, unfortunately. You need to study about chemical nomenclature rules a bit more intensely.

First: ClO- anion is "hypochlorite".
Second: The hydrocarbon is octane, but you may generalize it by writing like CnH2n+2.
Third: FeCl3 is read as "iron chloride".
Fourth: It is okay, but since gold contains 1+ and 3+ charges, it would be better to include its oxidation state by saying "gold(I) oxide"; but the one you wrote is not wrong at all.
Fifth: "Potassium carbon iodide" is a mistake; this one should be "potassium chloride". Moreover, this is not a nuclear reaction in which you convert iodine to chlorine :smile:
Sixth: Ni is the symbol for nickel metal, not nitrogen, which is shown with N.
 
Thank You very much.
This whole thing is confusing to me.
And is that all the mistake?
 
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Can someone please help me?
 

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