Question

Write and balance each of the following equations, and then identify each by type.
a) copper+chlorine-->copper(ll)chloride
b) calcium chlorate--->calcium chloride+oxygen
c)lithium+water--->lithium hydroxide+hydrogen
d)lead(ll)carbonate--->lead(ll)oxide+carbon dioxide
I don't know how I would even start this question and I have a test soon. Please help! Thanks in advance.:)

Answer 1

You start by knowing the types of chemical reactions.
Do you know what they are?
synthesis
single replacement
decomposition
double replacement.

Answer 2

What do the parentheses mean like for example in lead(ll)oxide, though?

Answer 3

See your other post above.