classify in as many ways possible
2 Rb(s) + Br2(g) --> 2 RbBr(s)
acid-base
double-displacement
gas evolution
oxidation-reduction
precipitation
single-displacement
synthesis
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1. Oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction: There is a change in oxidation states, where Rb goes from 0 to +1 and Br goes from 0 to -1.
2. Synthesis reaction: Two or more reactants combine to form a single product.
3. Single-displacement reaction: Rb replaces Br in the reaction to create a new compound.
4. Precipitation reaction: As the product formed is a solid, RbBr(s) is a precipitate in this reaction.
Here are the classifications for the given chemical reaction:
1. Acid-base: This classification is not applicable to the given reaction as there are no acid or base substances involved.
2. Double-displacement: This classification is applicable to the given reaction because the reactants (Rb and Br2) exchange partners to form the products (RbBr).
3. Gas evolution: This classification is not applicable to the given reaction as there are no gaseous products formed.
4. Oxidation-reduction: This classification is applicable to the given reaction as there is a change in the oxidation states of the elements. The Br2 molecules are reduced from 0 to -1, and the Rb atoms are oxidized from 0 to +1.
5. Precipitation: This classification is applicable to the given reaction because the products (RbBr) are formed as a solid precipitate.
6. Single-displacement: This classification is not applicable to the given reaction as there is no element or ion displacing another in the reactants or products.
7. Synthesis: This classification is applicable to the given reaction because the reactants combine to form a single product (RbBr).
You're welcome! Here's an explanation of the various ways you can classify the given chemical equation:
1. Acid-base: In this reaction, there are no clear acid-base pairs. It involves the formation of a new compound (RbBr), rather than the exchange of protons between species.
2. Double-displacement: This classification involves the swapping of positive and negative ions between the reactants. In the given equation, Rb (rubidium) ions combine with Br (bromine) ions to form RbBr (rubidium bromide) precipitate.
3. Gas evolution: In this classification, a gas is formed as a product of the reaction. However, in the given equation, there is no gas produced.
4. Oxidation-reduction (redox): This classification involves the transfer of electrons between species. The oxidation state of the elements in the equation needs to be examined to determine if there are any changes in oxidation states. In this case, the oxidation state of rubidium (Rb) remains unchanged (0), and the bromine (Br) in Br2 undergoes a reduction from 0 to -1. Thus, it is a redox reaction.
5. Precipitation: This classification involves the formation of a solid (precipitate) when two aqueous solutions are mixed. In the given equation, RbBr(s) is formed as a solid precipitate, which indicates a precipitation reaction.
6. Single-displacement: This classification occurs when one element trades places with another in a compound. However, in the given reaction, rubidium (Rb) does not replace any other element in a compound, so it is not a single-displacement reaction.
7. Synthesis: This classification involves the synthesis or combination of two or more substances to form a new compound. In the given equation, rubidium (Rb) and bromine (Br2) react to produce rubidium bromide (RbBr), so it is a synthesis reaction.
In summary, the given chemical equation can be classified as double-displacement, oxidation-reduction (redox), precipitation, and synthesis reactions.