(a)
Balance and complete the given reaction:
K 2 SO 4 ( aq ) + PbNO 3 ( aq ) →
(a)

Answer to Problem 12E
Explanation of Solution
Given Info: The given chemical reaction is a double-replacement reaction.
Explanation:
A reaction in which positive ion of one reactant combines with negative ion of another reactant to form products is known as a double-replacement reaction.
In the given reaction, the positive ion
The double-replacement reaction of
In the above reaction, there are two potassium atoms and two
Conclusion:
Therefore, the balanced chemical reaction is written as,
(b)
Balance and complete the given reaction:
K 3 PO 4 ( aq ) + CaBr 2 ( aq ) →
(b)

Answer to Problem 12E
Explanation of Solution
Given Info: The given chemical reaction is a double-replacement reaction.
Explanation:
A reaction in which positive ion of one reactant combines with negative ion of another reactant to form products is known as a double-replacement reaction.
In the given reaction, the positive ion
The double-replacement reaction of
In the above reaction, there is one
In the above reaction, there are six potassium atoms, one calcium atom and two bromine atoms on the reactant side. There are three calcium atoms, one potassium atom and one bromine atom on the product side. Therefore, multiply
The balanced chemical equation is written as,
Conclusion:
Therefore, the balanced chemical reaction is written as,
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