Asked by Maria


For questions #14 – 16, write an equation for the reaction of magnesium oxide with sodium chloride to produce magnesium chloride and sodium oxide.
14. Show the formulas of the reactants.

15. Show the formulas of the products.

16. Write the balanced the equation for this reaction
Answered by DrBob222
I have news for you. MgO and NaCl won't react as solids and they won't react in solution. However, I can write and balance the equation for you.
MgO + 2NaCl ==> MgCl2 + Na2O.
Aqueous reactions go to completion for one of three reasons.
1. A gas is formed.
2. A ppt is formed
3. A slightly ionized substance is formed.
The products are not gases, they are soluble and they are strong electrolytes.