Chapter 9.2, Problem 33SSC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The type of reaction occurs when barium reacts with fluorine needs to be determined and the chemical equation for the reaction needs to be written.

Concept introduction:

Chemical reaction is the process in which rearrangement of atoms of one or more substances occur to produce different substances. There are many evidences of a chemical reaction, such as, change of temperature, color change, formation of gas and solid etc.

Answer to Problem 33SSC

The type of reaction is synthesis reaction and the chemical equation is,

$\text{Ba}\text{+}{\text{F}}_2\to {\text{BaF}}_{\text{2}}$

Explanation of Solution

There are four types of chemical reactions, synthesis reaction, combustion reaction, decomposition reaction and replacement reaction. Synthesis reaction is the reaction in which reaction of two or more substances takes place to obtain a single product. The reaction of barium with fluorine to produce barium fluoride is an example of synthesis reaction. The chemical equation for the reaction is as follows:

$\text{Ba}\text{+}{\text{F}}_2\to {\text{BaF}}_{\text{2}}$

Conclusion

In synthesis reaction, production of new compound takes place by reaction of two or more substance.