Question #9ccea

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The first step to answer this question is to ID which reaction types will occur.

Explanation:

Zn + #CuBr_2# -> will be a single replacement rxn

#H_2# + #Cl_2# -> will be a synthesis rxn

#MgCO_3# -> will be a decomposition rxn

KCl + #AgNO_3# -> this is a precipitation rxn

Zn + #CuBr_2# ->Cu + #ZnBr_2# (need to know the oxidation of zinc is +2 = memorize this!)

#H_2# + #Cl_2# -> HCl (need to know that H is +1 and Cl is -1)

#MgCO_3# -> MgO + #CO_2# (need to know that Mg is +2 and O is -2 and that carbonates produce #CO_2# and oxides when they decompose

KCl + #AgNO_3# -> #KNO_3# + AgCl (need to know that K is +1 and #NO_3# is -1)
Since both #K# & #NO_3# are in soluble compounds on both sides of this last equation, we call them spectator ions.
The net ionic equation for this reaction is:
#Cl^-#(aq)#+Ag^+#(aq)#->AgCl#(s)

You should balance the equations as well!

Here is a video which discusses the topic of reaction prediction.

video from:Noel Pauller

Hope this was helpful!