Use the incomplete reaction to complete the activity. Ba(ClO3)2 → ____ + 3O2 In one or two sentences, identify the type of reaction that is occurring and identify the other product. Based on the subscripts of the elements in the other product and the fact that chlorine has seven valence electrons, determine the number of electrons in barium’s (Ba) outer shell.
The type of reaction that is occurring is decomposition as a compound is breaking down into simpler substances. The other product in this reaction is BaCl2.
Based on the fact that chlorine has seven valence electrons and it forms a 1- charge in this compound, barium (Ba) must have two valence electrons in its outer shell.
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Use the incomplete reaction to complete the activity. Ba(ClO3)2 → ____ + 3O2 In one or two sentences, identify the type of reaction that is occurring and identify the other product. Based on the subscripts of the elements in the other product and the fact that chlorine has seven valence electrons, determine the number of electrons in barium’s (Ba) outer shell.
The type of reaction that is occurring is decomposition as a compound is breaking down into simpler substances. The other product in this reaction is BaCl2.
Based on the fact that chlorine has seven valence electrons and it forms a negative charge in this compound, barium (Ba) must have two valence electrons in its outer shell.