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Ch.4 - Chemical Quantities & Aqueous Reactions
Tro - Chemistry: A Molecular Approach 4th Edition
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Capitolo 4, Problema 76a

Complete and balance each equation. If no reaction occurs, write 'NO REACTION.' a. NaNO3(aq) + KCl(aq) →

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Identify the reactants: NaNO_3 (aq) and KCl (aq).
Determine the possible products by exchanging the anions and cations: NaCl and KNO_3.
Write the unbalanced equation: NaNO_3 (aq) + KCl (aq) → NaCl (aq) + KNO_3 (aq).
Check the solubility of the products: Both NaCl and KNO_3 are soluble in water.
Since all reactants and products are soluble, no precipitate forms, and the reaction does not proceed. Therefore, the result is 'NO REACTION.'

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Double Displacement Reaction

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