Aluminum chloride and cesium undergo a single replacement reaction. What is the correct chemical equation for this reaction?
a. AlCl3 + 3Cs yields No Reaction
b. AlCl2 + 2Cs yields 2CsCl + Al
c. AlCl3 + 3Cs yields 3CsCl + Al
d. 2AlCl3 + 6Cs yields 2AlCs3 + 3Cl2

Respuesta :

The answer is c. AlCl3 + 3Cs -> Al + 3CsCl. First you already know this reaction is a single replacement reaction. And next, the Al ion is usually +3, Cs ion is usually +1.

Answer is C.


Explanation;


Single replacement reaction is a chemical reaction between an element and a compound. The element takes the position of another element in the compound by replacing.



Common equation is

A + BC → AC + B



Al is in 13th group of the periodic table. Hence, Al forms Al³ by losing 3 electrons. Likewise, Cl is in 17th group of the periodic table and forms Cl by gaining one electron. Hence aluminium chloride can be written as AlCl₃.


Cs is in 1st group of the periodic table. Hence, Cs tends to form Cs by losing an electron. 


The reaction between Cs and Cl will form CsCl.


Since, this is a single replacement reaction, Al in the AlCl₃ is replaced by Cs and CsCl is formed. The balanced reaction equation is

          AlCl₃ + 3Cs → 3CsCl + Al