How Do I Solve Double Displacement Reactions for Chemistry Homework?

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The discussion centers on a user expressing extreme stress over their chemistry homework, particularly regarding balancing chemical equations and identifying products. They have attempted to solve several equations but feel uncertain about their accuracy and are seeking help to ensure they do not negatively impact their grade. The equations involve reactants such as KOH, H2SO4, FeS, and HCl, with the user struggling especially with finding products and balancing equations. Other forum members respond by acknowledging the user's attempts, providing feedback on specific answers, and asking clarifying questions about where the user is struggling. The conversation highlights the user's anxiety and need for support in understanding chemistry concepts, as well as the community's willingness to assist.
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I am so stressed right now and am on the verge of a nervous breakdown. My chemistry homework is just really confusing and I need to pass this class, could someone please help me out? I need to hand this in tomorrow and I have already answered the questions myself but I feel like my answers are all wrong. I would appreciate it if someone could show me how to solve these so I know that when I hand this in tomorrow it won't bring my grade down even lower.

Complete and balance following equations: (find reactants and products)
1.Reactants: KOH+H2SO4
2.Reactants: FeS+HCl
3.Reactants: NaCl+H2SO4

If reaction occurs, list products. If no reaction occurs, state "no reaction":
1.Reaction: CaBr2+KOH
2.Reaction: Cu(OH)2+HC2H3O2
3.Reaction: FeS+2HCl
4.Reaction: Ca(NO3)2+2HClMy attemps: 1. H2SO4(aq) + 2KOH(aq) --> K2SO4(aq) + 2H2O(l)
2. FeS + 2HCl ------> FeCl2 + H2S
3. 2NaCl + H2SO4 = Na2SO4 + 2HCl(g)

1. CaBr2 + KOH = CaOH + KBr2
2. Cu(OH)2 + 2 HC2H3O2 = Cu(C2H3O2)2 + 2 H2O
3. ?
4. No reaction ?

Idk what it nmeans by listing products :/
 
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gasstationqueen said:
I am so stressed right now and am on the verge of a nervous breakdown. My chemistry homework is just really confusing and I need to pass this class, could someone please help me out? I need to hand this in tomorrow and I have already answered the questions myself but I feel like my answers are all wrong. I would appreciate it if someone could show me how to solve these so I know that when I hand this in tomorrow it won't bring my grade down even lower.

Complete and balance following equations: (find reactants and products)
1.Reactants: KOH+H2SO4
2.Reactants: FeS+HCl
3.Reactants: NaCl+H2SO4

If reaction occurs, list products. If no reaction occurs, state "no reaction":
1.Reaction: CaBr2+KOH
2.Reaction: Cu(OH)2+HC2H3O2
3.Reaction: FeS+2HCl
4.Reaction: Ca(NO3)2+2HCl
Please post your answers - forum rules!
 
What part do you struggle with exactly? Part where you need to find the products? Or part where you need to balance the equation?
 
Hypercube said:
What part do you struggle with exactly? Part where you need to find the products? Or part where you need to balance the equation?
Both, but finding products in particular. I swear I'm not an airhead lol, I had a medical issues which caused me to miss school and now I'm so behind. :cry:
 
haruspex said:
Please post your answers - forum rules!
Sorry, I'm a new member so I wasn't aware of the rules. I just posted my attempts.
 
gasstationqueen said:
1. H2SO4(aq) + 2KOH(aq) --> K2SO4(aq) + 2H2O(l)
2. FeS + 2HCl ------> FeCl2 + H2S
I'm not much of a chemist, but those look right to me.
gasstationqueen said:
3. 2NaCl + H2SO4 = Na2SO4 + 2HCl(g)
I don't think so. See http://www.chemguide.co.uk/inorganic/group7/halideions.html.
gasstationqueen said:
CaBr2 + KOH = CaOH + KBr2
A problem with the valencies?

The rest I leave to others.
 
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