Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321809246
ISBN 13: 978-0-32180-924-7

Chapter 3 - Sections 3.1-3.12 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 134: 108

Answer

$$3KOH(aq) + FeCl_3(aq) \longrightarrow Fe(OH)_3(s) + 3KCl(aq)$$

Work Step by Step

1. Identify the compounds: Aqueous potassium hydroxide: $KOH(aq)$ Aqueous iron (III) chloride: $FeCl_3(aq)$ Solid iron (III) hydroxide: $Fe(OH)_3(s)$ Aqueous potassium chloride: $KCl(aq)$ 2. Write the unbalanced reaction, and balance it: $$KOH(aq) + FeCl_3(aq) \longrightarrow Fe(OH)_3(s) + KCl(aq)$$ - Balance the number of Oxygen atoms: $$3KOH(aq) + FeCl_3(aq) \longrightarrow Fe(OH)_3(s) + KCl(aq)$$ - Balance the number of Potassium atoms: $$3KOH(aq) + FeCl_3(aq) \longrightarrow Fe(OH)_3(s) + 3KCl(aq)$$
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