Metathesis Reactions (aka Double Replacement Reactions)

Metathesis Reactions (Double Replacement)

Predict the products of and write balanced reactions for both precipitation and neutralization metathesis reactions.

Represented as: AX + BY \rightarrow AY + BX
You will be responsible for predicting the products of two types of metathesis reactions: precipitation and neutralization.

Occur when acids are reacted with bases.
The products are usually water and a salt, although some neutralizations produce a gas and a salt.

Silver nitrate solution reacts with aqueous potassium chloride.
Solutions of barium chloride and potassium sulfate are mixed.
A solution of iron (III) sulfate is mixed with a solution of lithium hydroxide.
Potassium nitrate (aq) is reacted with sodium acetate (aq).
Hydrochloric acid reacts with a solution of sodium hydroxide.
Solid magnesium hydroxide pellets are mixed into a solution of nitric acid.
Acetic acid reacts with a solution of sodium hydroxide.
Solid magnesium oxide is mixed into a solution of nitrous acid.
Sulfuric acid is reacted with aqueous lithium hydroxide.
Solid calcium oxide powder is combined with a solution of hydrochloric acid.
Solutions of hydrofluoric acid and barium hydroxide are combined.
A sample of solid copper (II) hydroxide is added to a solution of hypochlorous acid.
Solid sodium sulfide is reacted with a warmed solution of hydrochloric acid.
Solid magnesium sulfide is mixed into aqueous phosphoric acid.
A solution of sodium carbonate is neutralized with a solution of hydrochloric acid.
Calcium carbonate chunks are covered with a solution of dilute sulfuric acid.
Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is saturated with a vinegar solution (acetic acid) to make a model volcano.