Gallium is a shiny liquid metal often used as a nontoxic alternative to mercury in thermometers. It is relatively rare, but it does form some compounds like those shown in the following equation. a) Determine the missing values.
States of Matter
The substance that constitutes everything in the universe is known as matter. Matter comprises atoms which in turn are composed of electrons, protons, and neutrons. Different atoms combine together to give rise to molecules that act as a foundation for all kinds of substances. There are five states of matter based on their energies of attraction, namely solid, liquid, gases, plasma, and BEC (Bose-Einstein condensates).
Chemical Reactions and Equations
When a chemical species is transformed into another chemical species it is said to have undergone a chemical reaction. It consists of breaking existing bonds and forming new bonds by changing the position of electrons. These reactions are best explained using a chemical equation.
Gallium is a shiny liquid metal often used as a nontoxic alternative to mercury in thermometers. It is relatively rare, but it does form some compounds like those shown in the following equation.
a) Determine the missing values.
___ GaBr3 + ___ Na2CO3 --> ___ NaBr + ___ Ga2(CO3)3
b) Translate this reaction completely into English using the chemical nomenclature rules discussed in this class.
c) If 145.2 g of GaBr3 is used in the reaction above, how many kg of Ga2(CO3)3 is produced?
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