SUMMARY
The discussion focuses on predicting the products of a reaction between aqueous calcium nitrate (Ca(NO3)2) and aqueous ammonium phosphate ((NH4)3PO4). The balanced equation is 3Ca(NO3)2(aq) + 2(NH4)3PO4(aq) = Ca3(PO4)2 + 6(NH4)(NO3). The participant expresses uncertainty regarding the states of matter for the products, specifically questioning whether calcium phosphate (Ca3(PO4)2) is solid and how ammonium nitrate behaves in solution. Reference to a solubility table is recommended for clarification.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of aqueous solutions and solubility rules
- Knowledge of chemical reaction balancing
- Familiarity with ionic compounds and their states of matter
- Ability to interpret solubility tables
NEXT STEPS
- Research solubility rules for common ionic compounds
- Learn about the properties of calcium phosphate and its solubility
- Study the behavior of ammonium nitrate in aqueous solutions
- Practice balancing chemical equations involving multiple reactants and products
USEFUL FOR
Chemistry students, educators, and anyone involved in chemical reaction analysis or aqueous solution chemistry will benefit from this discussion.
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