Question

which of the following processes will likely result in a precipitation reaction? (a) mixing a nano3 solution with a cuso4 solution. (b) mixing a bacl2 solution with a k2so4 solution. write a net ionic equation for the precipitation reaction

Answer 1

Mixing a BaCl2 solution with a K2SO4 solution will result in a precipitation reaction, with the net ionic equation: Ba2+ (aq) + SO42- (aq) → BaSO4 (s).

Step-by-step explanation:

In predicting whether a precipitation reaction will occur between two solutions, we look at the potential products and check their solubility. For the provided options:

• (a) Combining a NaNO3 solution with a CuSO4 solution would not result in a precipitation reaction as all potential products (Na2SO4 and Cu(NO3)2) are soluble in water.
• (b) Mixing a BaCl2 solution with a K2SO4 solution would likely result in a precipitation reaction as BaSO4 is insoluble in water.

The net ionic equation for the precipitation reaction of BaCl2 and K2SO4 is:

Ba2+ (aq) + SO42- (aq) → BaSO4 (s)

Answer 2

When barium chloride is mixed with potassium sulfate there will be precipitation reaction. Option B

When a potassium sulfate solution and a barium chloride solution are combined, a precipitation reaction most likely takes place. The insoluble compound barium sulfate is created during this process by the combination of barium II and sulfate ions, and it precipitates as a solid.

This solid's appearance—which is hazy or opaque—indicates a discernible separation from the solution. Some ion pairs produce compounds that are poorly soluble in water, and these compounds exhibit this precipitation reaction.