Question

Based on the reaction, identify the products.

BeF2 + Mg → MgF2 +

What type of reaction does this represent?

Answer 1

In the reaction given, \( \text{BeF}_2 + \text{Mg} \rightarrow \text{MgF}_2 + \), you are looking for the product along with the type of reaction.

The reaction represents a **single displacement reaction** (also known as a single replacement reaction) where magnesium is displacing beryllium from beryllium fluoride.

The complete equation would be:
\[
\text{BeF}_2 + \text{Mg} \rightarrow \text{MgF}_2 + \text{Be}
\]

Thus, the missing product is **Be (beryllium)**.

So, the final balanced reaction is:
\[
\text{BeF}_2 + \text{Mg} \rightarrow \text{MgF}_2 + \text{Be}
\]

It's a single displacement reaction where magnesium replaces beryllium in the compound.