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1. Write the balanced reaction equation for the precipitation of calcium carbona

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Question


1.  Write the balanced reaction equation for the precipitation of calcium carbonate from potassium carbonate and calcium chloride.
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2.      Using this balanced equation, determine the limiting reactant if 15 grams of calcium chloride reacted with 15 grams of potassium carbonate.style="font-size:11.0pt">style="font:7.0pt "times new roman"">style="mso-list:ignore">


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Using your answer for Question 2, determine the mass of potassium carbonate needed to fully precipitate all the calcium from a 25 mL sample of 15% calcium chloride solution.font-size:11.0pt">style="font:7.0pt "times new roman"">style="mso-list:ignore">

Explanation / Answer

1. K2CO3 + CaCl2 ---> 2KCl + CaCO3


Word Equation: Combing potassium carbonate and calcium chloride yields potassium chloride and calcium carbonate.