How Can You Make Calcium Chloride Using Different Methods?

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The discussion focuses on the synthesis of calcium chloride (CaCl2) through various methods. Three primary methods identified include the reaction of hydrochloric acid with calcium carbonate, the reaction of calcium hydroxide with hydrochloric acid, and the direct combination of calcium metal with chlorine gas. Each method requires specific reagents, such as hydrochloric acid and calcium carbonate, with excess reagents noted where applicable.

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Hi

I don't understand the question in my chemistry homework.

Homework Statement


Describe three different methods of making the soluble salt calcium chloride. For each method describe:

  • suitable reagents that can be used

  • which reagent, if any, is in excess


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What suitable reagent is the question talking about??


The Attempt at a Solution

I know there are 4 ways of making salts, but I am not sure what suitable reagents means. Does it mean compounds that react together to form the salt.

Please help me answer this question a.s.a.p! I have to finish this before tomorrow.

thank you
 
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Reagents are your starting compounds. So what combination of compounds will react to make CaCl2?
 

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