Write balanced chemical eauations for the following reactions. The reaction of aqueous iron(III) nitrate and aqueous potassium carbonate to produce aqueous potassium nitrate and solid iron(III) carbonate.
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.
![**Balanced Chemical Equations for Reactions**
In this section, we will explore the balanced chemical equation for a specific reaction involving aqueous iron(III) nitrate and aqueous potassium carbonate. The goal is to produce aqueous potassium nitrate and solid iron(III) carbonate.
**Reaction Overview:**
- **Reactants:**
- Aqueous Iron(III) Nitrate (Fe(NO₃)₃)
- Aqueous Potassium Carbonate (K₂CO₃)
- **Products:**
- Aqueous Potassium Nitrate (KNO₃)
- Solid Iron(III) Carbonate (Fe₂(CO₃)₃)
To write the balanced equation, ensure that the number of atoms for each element is the same on both sides of the equation. Here is how the balanced equation is structured:
\[ 2 \text{Fe(NO}_3\text{)}_3 (aq) + 3 \text{K}_2\text{CO}_3 (aq) \rightarrow 6 \text{KNO}_3 (aq) + \text{Fe}_2(\text{CO}_3)_3 (s) \]
**Steps to Balance:**
1. **Identify each compound** and its formula—ensuring that the correct charge balance reflects the correct compounds.
2. **Count each type of atom** in the reactants and products.
3. **Add coefficients** to balance the number of atoms for each element on both sides.
4. **Ensure the states** of matter are specified (aq for aqueous, s for solid).
By following these steps, we achieve a balanced chemical equation, which ensures the law of conservation of mass is met: the mass of reactants equals the mass of products.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F9180283c-3b85-40e7-8486-beb6c173fa88%2Fb148c221-58a3-46e2-8705-69f1417843d3%2Fdg60r3k_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
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