How do you write word equations for chemical reactions in a homework assignment?

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To write word equations for chemical reactions, identify the reactants and products involved. For hydrochloric acid and mossy zinc, the equation is hydrochloric acid + zinc → zinc chloride. Manganese dioxide reacts with hydrogen peroxide to produce manganese oxide and water, not hydrogen dioxide. The electrolysis of copper (II) chloride involves breaking it down into copper and chlorine gas. Silver chloride is not soluble in water, confirming its formation in the reaction with sodium chloride.
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Homework Statement



Write word equations to show the changes in:

1)Hydrochloric Acid and Mossy Zinc
2)Manganese Dioxide and Hydrogen Peroxide
3)Hydrochloric Acid and Rolaids
4)Passing electricity through copper (II) chloride (electrolysis)
5)Silver nitrate and sodium chloride

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5) Silver Nitrate(liquid) + Sodium Chloride(liquid) -> Silver Chloride (liquid)
1) Hydrochloric Acid + Zinc -> Zinc Chloride?
2) Manganese Dioxide + Hydrogen Peroxide -> Hydrogen Dioxide ??

I have no idea how to do it, especially for #4.
 
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Draggu said:

Homework Statement



Write word equations to show the changes in:

1)Hydrochloric Acid and Mossy Zinc
2)Manganese Dioxide and Hydrogen Peroxide
3)Hydrochloric Acid and Rolaids
4)Passing electricity through copper (II) chloride (electrolysis)
5)Silver nitrate and sodium chloride

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



5) Silver Nitrate(liquid) + Sodium Chloride(liquid) -> Silver Chloride (liquid)
1) Hydrochloric Acid + Zinc -> Zinc Chloride?
2) Manganese Dioxide + Hydrogen Peroxide -> Hydrogen Dioxide ??

I have no idea how to do it, especially for #4.

Please help :(
 
Is silver chloride soluble?

No such thing as hydrogen dioxide. However, mangan can be oxidized.

1 is OK.

Google electrolysis, #4 is easier than you think.
 
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