Critical Thinking: Chemical Equations

Examine each of the following chemical equations. Correct any mistakes or

inconsistencies and explain why you made these corrections.

1. Double Displacement:
Ba(NO3)2 + K2SO4 → BaSO4 + KNO3
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2. Single Displacement:
CaCl2 + 2K → K2Ca + Cl2
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3. Decomposition:
H2 + Cl2 → 2 HCl
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4. Single Displacement:
Mg + 2 HBr → MgBr2 + 2H
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5. Double Displacement:
K3PO4 + SrCl2 → K3Sr + Cl2PO4
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6. Double Displacement:
Na + Mg(NO3)2 → Na(NO3)2 + Mg
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7. Synthesis:
O + 2Na → ONa2
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Laliberte, 7/12/08