Chemical Reactions Chemistry I Honors – Chapter 7

Balancing Equations Balancing, Writing, and Naming Equations

Balancing Equations

Law of Conservation of Matter: Law of Conservation of Matter: In a chemical reaction, matter can be neither created nor destroyed. In a chemical reaction, matter can be neither created nor destroyed. In a chemical reaction, the amount of reactants equal the amount of products. In a chemical reaction, the amount of reactants equal the amount of products.

Balancing Equations Paraphrase: Paraphrase: Law of Conservation of Atoms: Law of Conservation of Atoms: The number of atoms of each type of element must be the same on each side of the equation. The number of atoms of each type of element must be the same on each side of the equation.

Balancing Equations Hydrogen and oxygen are diatomic elements. Their subscripts cannot be changed. The subscripts on water cannot be changed. Hydrogen + oxygen water H2 + O2 H2O

Balancing Equation Count the atoms on each side. Reactant side: 2 atoms H and 2 atoms O Product side: 2 atoms H and 1 atom O H2 + O2 H2O

Balancing Equations H 2 + O 2 H 2 O H 2 + O 2 H 2 O If the subscripts cannot be altered, how can the atoms be made equal? If the subscripts cannot be altered, how can the atoms be made equal? Adjust the number of molecules by changing the coefficients. Adjust the number of molecules by changing the coefficients.

Balancing Equations Reactants: 2 atoms of H and 2 atoms of O Products: 4 atoms of H and 2 atoms of O H is no longer balanced! H2 + O2 2H2O

Balancing Equations Reactant side: 4 atoms of H and 2 atoms of O Product side: 4 atoms of H and 2 atoms of O It’s Balanced! 2H2 + O2 2H2O

Balancing Equations Count atoms. Reactants: 2 atoms N and 2 atoms H Products: 1 atom N and 3 atoms of NH 3 N2 + H2 NH3 Nitrogen + hydrogen ammonia

Balancing Equations Nothing is balanced. Nothing is balanced. Balance the nitrogen first by placing a coefficient of 2 in front of the NH 3. Balance the nitrogen first by placing a coefficient of 2 in front of the NH 3. N2 + H2 2NH3

Balancing Equations Hydrogen is not balanced. Hydrogen is not balanced. Place a 3 in front of H 2. Place a 3 in front of H 2. Reactant side: 2 atoms N, 6 atoms H Reactant side: 2 atoms N, 6 atoms H Product side: 2 atoms N, 6 atoms H Product side: 2 atoms N, 6 atoms H N2 + 3H2 2NH3

Balancing Equations Count atoms. Reactants: Ca – 3 atoms, P – 2 atoms, O – 8 atoms; H – atoms, S – 1 atom, O – 4 atoms Ca3(PO4)2 + H2SO4 CaSO4 + H3PO4

Balancing Equations Side note on Ca 3 (PO 4 ) 2 Side note on Ca 3 (PO 4 ) 2 The subscript after the phosphate indicates two phosphate groups. The subscript after the phosphate indicates two phosphate groups. This means two PO 4 3- groups with two P and eight O atoms. This means two PO 4 3- groups with two P and eight O atoms.

Balancing Equations Ca 3 (PO 4 ) 2 + H 2 SO 4 CaSO 4 + H 3 PO 4 Ca 3 (PO 4 ) 2 + H 2 SO 4 CaSO 4 + H 3 PO 4 Count atoms in the product. Ca atoms – 1, S atom – 1, O atoms – 4; H atoms – 3, P atom – 1, O atoms - 4

Balancing Equations In this equation, the ion groups do not break up. In this equation, the ion groups do not break up. Instead of counting individual atoms, ion groups may be counted. Instead of counting individual atoms, ion groups may be counted. Ca 3 (PO 4 ) 2 + H 2 SO 4 CaSO 4 + H 3 PO 4

Balancing Equations Ca 3 (PO 4 ) 2 + H 2 SO 4 CaSO 4 + H 3 PO 4 Ca 3 (PO 4 ) 2 + H 2 SO 4 CaSO 4 + H 3 PO 4 Reactants: Ca 2+ – 3, PO , H + – 2, SO Products: Ca , SO , H + - 3, PO

Balancing Equations Balance the metal first by placing a coefficient of 3 in front of CaSO 4. Balance the metal first by placing a coefficient of 3 in front of CaSO 4. Products: Ca – 3 atoms, SO groups Products: Ca – 3 atoms, SO groups Ca 3 (PO 4 ) 2 + H 2 SO 4 3CaSO 4 + H 3 PO 4

Balancing Equations Three sulfate groups are needed on the reactant side so place a coefficient of 3 in front of H 2 SO 4. Three sulfate groups are needed on the reactant side so place a coefficient of 3 in front of H 2 SO 4. 3H 2 SO 4 gives 6 H + and 3 SO H 2 SO 4 gives 6 H + and 3 SO Neither phosphate nor calcium is balanced. Neither phosphate nor calcium is balanced. Ca 3 (PO 4 ) 2 + 3H 2 SO 4 3CaSO 4 + H 3 PO 4

Balancing Equations A coefficient of 2 placed in front of H 3 PO 4 which balances both hydrogen and phosphate. A coefficient of 2 placed in front of H 3 PO 4 which balances both hydrogen and phosphate. Ca 3 (PO 4 ) 2 + 3H 2 SO 4 3CaSO 4 + 2H 3 PO 4

Balancing Equations The sulfate group breaks up. Each atom must be counted individually. Ugh! Reactants: Cu – 1, H – 2, S – 1, O – 4 Products: Cu – 1, S – 1, O - 4, H – 2, O – 1, S – 1, O - 2 Cu + H2SO4 CuSO4 + H2O + SO2

Balancing Equations Sulfur is not balanced. Sulfur is not balanced. Place a two in front of sulfuric acid. Place a two in front of sulfuric acid. Count atoms: 2 H 2 SO 4 H – 4, S – 2, O - 8 Count atoms: 2 H 2 SO 4 H – 4, S – 2, O - 8 Cu + 2H 2 SO 4 CuSO 4 + H 2 O + SO 2

Balancing Equations Hydrogen needs to be balanced so place a 2 in front of the H 2 O. Hydrogen needs to be balanced so place a 2 in front of the H 2 O. Count the number of atoms. Count the number of atoms. Cu + 2H 2 SO 4 CuSO 4 + 2H 2 O + SO 2

Balancing Equations Reactants: Cu – 1, H – 4, S – 2, O – 8 Reactants: Cu – 1, H – 4, S – 2, O – 8 Products: Cu – 1, S – 1, O – 4, H – 4, O – 2, S – 1, O – 2 = Cu – 1, S – 2, H – 4, O – 8 Products: Cu – 1, S – 1, O – 4, H – 4, O – 2, S – 1, O – 2 = Cu – 1, S – 2, H – 4, O – 8 It’s balanced! It’s balanced! Cu + 2H 2 SO 4 CuSO 4 + 2H 2 O + SO 2

Balancing Equations Balancing hints: Balancing hints: Balance the metals first. Balance the metals first. Balance the ion groups next. Balance the ion groups next. Balance the other atoms. Balance the other atoms. Save the non ion group oxygen and hydrogen until the end. Save the non ion group oxygen and hydrogen until the end.

Balancing Equations This method of balancing equations is the inspection method. This method of balancing equations is the inspection method. The method is trial and error. The method is trial and error. Practice. Practice.

Writing and Naming Write the corresponding formula equation and then balance the equation. Nickel + hydrochloric acid Nickel(II) chloride + hydrogen

Writing and Naming Write each formula independently. Write each formula independently. Ignore the rest of the equation. Ignore the rest of the equation. Balance the equation after writing the formulas. Balance the equation after writing the formulas. Ni + HCl NiCl2 + H2 Ni + 2HCl NiCl2 + H2

Writing and Naming Remember the diatomic elements: H 2, N 2, O 2, F 2, Cl 2, Br 2, and I 2. Remember the diatomic elements: H 2, N 2, O 2, F 2, Cl 2, Br 2, and I 2.

Writing and Naming Balance the formula equation. Write the word equation. Cu + H2SO4 CuSO4 + H2O + SO2

Writing and Naming Cu + 2H 2 SO 4 Cu + 2H 2 SO 4 CuSO 4 + 2H 2 O + SO 2 CuSO 4 + 2H 2 O + SO 2 Write the names: Cu by itself is just copper. Copper(I) or copper(II) would be incorrect. H 2 SO 4 should be named as an acid. Sulfuric acid

Writing and Naming CuSO 4 has a SO 4 2- group so Cu must be 2+. Some metals must have Roman Numerals. Copper(II) sulfate CuSO 4 has a SO 4 2- group so Cu must be 2+. Some metals must have Roman Numerals. Copper(II) sulfate H 2 O is known as water. H 2 O is known as water. SO 2 is a nonmetal compound. Its name is either sulfur dioxide or sulfur(IV) oxide. SO 2 is a nonmetal compound. Its name is either sulfur dioxide or sulfur(IV) oxide.

Writing and Naming Copper + sulfuric acid  Copper(II) sulfate + water + sulfur dioxide Cu + 2H2SO4 CuSO4 + 2H2O + SO2

Types of Reactions There are five types of chemical reactions we will talk about: Synthesis reactions _____________ reactions Single displacement reactions ________________ reactions Combustion reactions You need to be able to identify the type of reaction and predict the product(s)

Steps to Writing Reactions Some steps for doing reactions Identify the type of reaction Predict the product(s) using the type of reaction as a model Balance it Don’t forget about the diatomic elements! (BrINClHOF) For example, Oxygen is O 2 as an element. In a compound, it can’t be a diatomic element because it’s not an element anymore, it’s a compound!

1. Synthesis reactions Synthesis reactions occur when two substances (generally elements) combine and form a compound. (Sometimes these are called combination or addition reactions.) reactant + reactant  1 product Basically: A + B  AB Example: 2H 2 + O 2  2H 2 O Example: C + O 2  CO 2

Synthesis Reactions Here is another example of a synthesis reaction

Practice Predict the products. Write and balance the following synthesis reaction equations. Sodium metal reacts with chlorine gas Na (s) + Cl 2(g)  Solid Magnesium reacts with fluorine gas Mg (s) + F 2(g)  Aluminum metal reacts with fluorine gas Al (s) + F 2(g) 

2. Decomposition Reactions Decomposition reactions occur when a compound breaks up into the elements or in a few to simpler compounds 1 Reactant  Product + Product In general: AB  A + B Example: 2 H 2 O  2H 2 + O 2 Example: 2 HgO  2Hg + O 2

Decomposition Reactions Another view of a decomposition reaction:

Decomposition Exceptions Carbonates and chlorates are special case decomposition reactions that do not go to the elements. Carbonates (CO 3 2- ) decompose to carbon dioxide and a metal oxide Example: CaCO 3  CO 2 + CaO Chlorates (ClO 3 - ) decompose to oxygen gas and a metal chloride Example: 2 Al(ClO 3 ) 3  2 AlCl O 2 There are other special cases, but we will not explore those in Chemistry I

Practice Predict the products. Then, write and balance the following decomposition reaction equations: Solid Lead (IV) oxide decomposes PbO 2(s)  Aluminum nitride decomposes AlN (s) 

Practice Identify the type of reaction for each of the following synthesis or decomposition reactions, and write the balanced equation: N 2(g) + O 2(g)  BaCO 3(s)  Co (s) + S (s)  NH 3(g) + H 2 CO 3(aq)  NI 3(s)  (make Co be +3) Nitrogen monoxide

3. Single Replacement Reactions Single Replacement Reactions occur when one element replaces another in a compound. A metal can replace a metal (+) OR a nonmetal can replace a nonmetal (-). element + compound  element + compound A + BC  AC + B (if A is a metal) OR A + BC  BA + C (if A is a nonmetal) (remember the cation always goes first!) When H 2 O splits into ions, it splits into H + and OH - (not H+ and O -2 !!)

Single Replacement Reactions Another view:

Single Replacement Reactions Write and balance the following single replacement reaction equation: Zinc metal reacts with aqueous hydrochloric acid Zn (s) + HCl (aq)  ZnCl 2 + H 2(g) Note: Zinc replaces the hydrogen ion in the reaction 2

Single Replacement Reactions Sodium chloride solid reacts with fluorine gas NaCl (s) + F 2(g)  NaF (s) + Cl 2(g) Note that fluorine replaces chlorine in the compound Aluminum metal reacts with aqueous copper (II) nitrate Al (s) + Cu(NO 3 ) 2(aq)  22

4. Double Replacement Reactions Double Replacement Reactions occur when a metal replaces a metal in a compound and a nonmetal replaces a nonmetal in a compound Compound + compound  compound+ compound AB + CD  AD + CB

Double Replacement Reactions Think about it like “foil”ing in algebra, first and last ions go together + inside ions go together Example: AgNO 3(aq) + NaCl (s)  AgCl (s) + NaNO 3(aq) Another example: K 2 SO 4(aq) + Ba(NO 3 ) 2(aq)  KNO 3(aq) + BaSO 4(s) 2

Practice Predict the products. Balance the equation HCl (aq) + AgNO 3(aq)  CaCl 2(aq) + Na 3 PO 4(aq)  Pb(NO 3 ) 2(aq) + BaCl 2(aq)  FeCl 3(aq) + NaOH (aq)  H 2 SO 4(aq) + NaOH (aq)  KOH (aq) + CuSO 4(aq) 

5. Combustion Reactions Combustion reactions occur when a hydrocarbon reacts with oxygen gas. This is also called burning!!! In order to burn something you need the 3 things in the “fire triangle”: 1) A Fuel (hydrocarbon) 2) Oxygen to burn it with 3) Something to ignite the reaction (spark)

Combustion Reactions In general: C x H y + O 2  CO 2 + H 2 O Products in combustion are ALWAYS carbon dioxide and water. (although incomplete burning does cause some by- products like carbon monoxide) Combustion is used to heat homes and run automobiles (octane, as in gasoline, is C 8 H 18 )

Combustion Reactions Edgar Allen Poe’s drooping eyes and mouth are potential signs of CO poisoning.

Combustion Example C 5 H 12 + O 2  CO 2 + H 2 O Write the products and balance the following combustion reaction: C 10 H 22 + O 2  5 6 8

Mixed Practice State the type, predict the products, and balance the following reactions: BaCl 2 + H 2 SO 4  C 6 H 12 + O 2  Zn + CuSO 4  Cs + Br 2  FeCO 3 

Total Ionic Equations (HONORS ONLY) Once you write the molecular equation (synthesis, decomposition, etc.), you should check for reactants and products that are soluble or insoluble. Once you write the molecular equation (synthesis, decomposition, etc.), you should check for reactants and products that are soluble or insoluble. We usually assume the reaction is in water We usually assume the reaction is in water We can use a solubility table to tell us what compounds dissolve in water. We can use a solubility table to tell us what compounds dissolve in water. If the compound is soluble (does dissolve in water), then splits the compound into its component ions If the compound is soluble (does dissolve in water), then splits the compound into its component ions If the compound is insoluble (does NOT dissolve in water), then it remains as a compound If the compound is insoluble (does NOT dissolve in water), then it remains as a compound

Solubility Table

Solubilities Not on the Table! Gases only slightly dissolve in water Gases only slightly dissolve in water Strong acids and bases dissolve in water Strong acids and bases dissolve in water Hydrochloric, Hydrobromic, Hydroiodic, Nitric, Sulfuric, Perchloric Acids Hydrochloric, Hydrobromic, Hydroiodic, Nitric, Sulfuric, Perchloric Acids Group I hydroxides (should be on your chart anyway) Group I hydroxides (should be on your chart anyway) Water slightly dissolves in water! (H+ and OH-) Water slightly dissolves in water! (H+ and OH-) For the homework… SrSO 4 is insoluble; BeI 2 and the products are soluble For the homework… SrSO 4 is insoluble; BeI 2 and the products are soluble There are other tables and rules that cover more compounds than your table! There are other tables and rules that cover more compounds than your table!

Total Ionic Equations Molecular Equation: K 2 CrO 4 + Pb(NO 3 ) 2  PbCrO KNO 3 SolubleSolubleInsoluble Soluble Total Ionic Equation: 2 K + + CrO Pb NO 3 -  PbCrO 4 (s) + 2 K NO 3 -

Net Ionic Equations These are the same as total ionic equations, but you should cancel out ions that appear on BOTH sides of the equation These are the same as total ionic equations, but you should cancel out ions that appear on BOTH sides of the equation Total Ionic Equation: 2 K + + CrO Pb NO 3 -  PbCrO 4 (s) + 2 K NO 3 - Net Ionic Equation: CrO Pb +2  PbCrO 4 (s)

Net Ionic Equations Try this one! Write the molecular, total ionic, and net ionic equations for this reaction: Silver nitrate reacts with Lead (II) Chloride in hot water. Try this one! Write the molecular, total ionic, and net ionic equations for this reaction: Silver nitrate reacts with Lead (II) Chloride in hot water.Molecular: Total Ionic: Net Ionic: