Predict whether the following double-replacement reaction will produce a precipitate: MgCl2 + Li2CO3 MgCO3 + 2 LiCl.

No; all products are soluble

Yes; the MgCO3 will precipitate

Yes; the LiCl will precipitate

Yes; both the MgCO3 and the LiCl will precipitate

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Francesca Hicks

8 November, 21:14

Predict whether the following double-replacement reaction will produce a precipitate: MgCl2 + Li2CO3 MgCO3 + 2 LiCl.

No; all products are soluble

Yes; the MgCO3 will precipitate

Yes; the LiCl will precipitate

Yes; both the MgCO3 and the LiCl will precipitate

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Kameron Chaney · Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is the second option. This is a double displacement reaction. Both of the reactants are soluble, but when they are combined for a reaction, magnesium carbonate will form a precipitate. Hope this answers the question.

Predict whether the following double-replacement reaction will produce a precipitate: MgCl2 + Li2CO3 MgCO3 + 2 LiCl.No; all products are solubleYes; the MgCO3 will precipitateYes; the LiCl will precipitateYes; both the MgCO3 and the LiCl will precipitate

Predict whether the following double-replacement reaction will produce a precipitate: MgCl2 + Li2CO3 MgCO3 + 2 LiCl.

No; all products are soluble

Yes; the MgCO3 will precipitate

Yes; the LiCl will precipitate

Yes; both the MgCO3 and the LiCl will precipitate