A student mixed a solution of aqueous calcium chloride with an aqueous solution of magnesium sulphate. A precipitate formed.

1) Write the balance chemical equation for the reaction including states of matter. Ensure you write the reactants as a dissociated ions.

2) Based on your chemical equation write the net ionic equation for the reaction.

1 answer

Ca++ + 2Cl- + Mg++ + SO4-->>CaSO4(s)+Mg++ + 2Cl--

net:

Ca++ + SO4-- > CaSO4 (s)