Chapter 5, Problem 6PP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The chemical equation for the decomposition of ${\text{MgSO}}_3\cdot 3{\text{H}}_2\text{O}$ is to be completed and balanced.

Concept Introduction:

A chemical reaction is defined as a chemical change which occurs in the system when a substance combines with another in order to different species. The species initially present in the reaction are known as reactant species and the species that form after the completion of the chemical reaction are known as product species.