Molecular Equations for Metathesis Reactions

• write reactant formulae

• ionize strong electrolytes

• swap ions

• classify products

• did a reaction occur?

• balance the equation

BaCl2(aq) + AgNO3(aq) = ?

Ba+2 + 2 Cl- + Ag+ + NO3-

Ba(NO3)2 + AgCl

strong

electrolyte

insoluble

salt

yes- an insoluble salt formed.

BaCl2(aq) + 2 AgNO3(aq) =

Ba(NO3)2(aq) + 2 AgCl(s)

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