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Capitolo 18, Problema 51

Magnesium ions are removed in water treatment by the addition of slaked lime, Ca(OH)2. Write a balanced chemical equation to describe what occurs in this process

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Identify the reactants involved in the reaction: magnesium ions (Mg^{2+}) and slaked lime (Ca(OH)_2).
Determine the products formed when magnesium ions react with slaked lime. Magnesium ions will react with hydroxide ions (OH^-) to form magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)_2), which is insoluble in water and precipitates out.
Write the unbalanced chemical equation for the reaction: Mg^{2+} + Ca(OH)_2 \(\rightarrow\) Mg(OH)_2 + Ca^{2+}.
Balance the chemical equation by ensuring the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation. In this case, the equation is already balanced as written.
Verify that the charges are balanced on both sides of the equation. The total charge on the left side is +2 (from Mg^{2+}), and the total charge on the right side is also +2 (from Ca^{2+}).

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Chemical Reactions

A chemical reaction involves the transformation of reactants into products through the breaking and forming of chemical bonds. In the context of water treatment, understanding how magnesium ions interact with slaked lime is essential to write a balanced equation that accurately represents the process.
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Balancing Chemical Equations

Balancing a chemical equation ensures that the number of atoms for each element is the same on both sides of the equation, adhering to the law of conservation of mass. This process involves adjusting coefficients to reflect the correct stoichiometry of the reactants and products involved in the reaction.
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Slaked Lime in Water Treatment

Slaked lime, or calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2), is commonly used in water treatment to precipitate hardness-causing ions, such as magnesium (Mg²⁺). When added to water, it reacts with magnesium ions to form insoluble magnesium hydroxide, which can then be removed from the water, thus softening it.
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