We're supposed to write the products and balance the chemical equations... For some reason I can't get them balanced right and it's driving me crazy! Any help would be great... Here's what I've got so far...
HSO3 + K I = but I can't get it to balance.
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2006-11-06 09:38:08 · 3 answers · asked by Erin B 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
It is because you have the wrong compound (HSO3)!
2 HI + K2SO3 ---> 2KI + H2SO3
2006-11-06 10:48:26 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. J. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 HI (aq) + K2SO3 (s) ===> 2 KI (aq) + H2SO3 (aq)
In aqueous solution, the sulfite ion has a -2 charge, while iodide is -1. H and K both have a +1 charge in solution.
In reality, what you'd get would be K+, H+, I-, and SO3(-2) ions in solution. Perhaps some of the sulfurous acid (H2SO3) could decompose into SO2 (gas) and water, but I don't think it wold be significant.
2006-11-06 17:45:54 · answer #2 · answered by Dave_Stark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2HI (aq) + K2SO3(s) --> H2SO3 + 2KI
I believe that this is the right answer, but KI would not exist in water because it is soluble. I also think that H2SO3 is soluble in water, so you might want to check the original question.
2006-11-06 17:58:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋