So if i have the equation
2 SO3 --> 2S + 3 O2
would my word equation for this be Sulfur Oxide --> Sulfur + Oxygen OR
Sulfur hexaoxide --> Sulfur + hexaoxide
or what would be the correct one if both are wrong?
and for this one
2 KI + MgCI2 --> MgI2 + 2KCL
Potassium Iodide + Magnesium dichloride --> magnesium diIodide + potassium Chloride (that's my guess)
Btw i added all the Coefficients to make the equations balanced
sulfur trioxide ==> sulfur + oxygen
The second equation will not react to produce anything. The names are potaqssium iodide + magnesium chloride --> Magnesium iodide + potassium chloride.
Oh okay, i was thinking it could've been trioxide cause of the subscript, thank you.
To write a chemical equation in word form, you need to identify the elements or compounds on both sides of the arrow and write their names correctly. Let's break it down:
1. Equation: 2 SO3 --> 2S + 3 O2
This equation represents the decomposition of sulfur trioxide into sulfur and oxygen gas.
Word equation: Sulfur trioxide → Sulfur + Oxygen
Explanation: The reactant is sulfur trioxide (SO3), which decomposes into its constituent elements: sulfur (S) and oxygen (O2).
2. Equation: 2 KI + MgCl2 --> MgI2 + 2 KCl
This equation represents the double displacement reaction between potassium iodide and magnesium chloride, resulting in the formation of magnesium iodide and potassium chloride.
Word equation: Potassium iodide + Magnesium chloride → Magnesium iodide + Potassium chloride
Explanation: The reactants are potassium iodide (KI) and magnesium chloride (MgCl2). The potassium cation (K+) from potassium iodide exchanges with the magnesium cation (Mg2+) from magnesium chloride, forming magnesium iodide (MgI2) and potassium chloride (KCl).
Remember, it's important to write the names of elements and compounds accurately to ensure clear and correct chemical equations.