Balance the Equation:Ca2(OH)2 + HCl --> CaCl2 + H2O?

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Balance the Equation:Ca2(OH)2 + HCl --> CaCl2 + H2O?

2006-08-14 11:45:03 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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I believe it is copied incorrectly. Here is the correct balanced equation:

Ca(OH)2 + 2 HCl --> CaCl2 + 2 H2O

2006-08-14 11:49:20 · answer #1 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

yes, there's a typo. Ca is 2+ charged. and OH is 1- charged so it's Ca(OH)2 thne it makes it much easier to balance the equation correctly.

2006-08-14 15:20:27 · answer #2 · answered by Natasha B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The "Ca2(OH)2" doesn't make sense as calcium hydroxide is actually "Ca(OH)2". If this is a typo, then it can be easily balanced as:

Ca(OH)2 + 2HCl --> CaCl2 + 2H2O

If it isn't a typo, well, I dunno. Sorry.

2006-08-14 11:58:40 · answer #3 · answered by L S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋