Question

write the balanced complete ionic equation for the reaction when fe(c2h3o2)3 and ca(oh)2 are mixed in aqueous solution. if no reaction occurs, simply write only nr. be sure to include the proper phases for all species within the reaction.

Explanation:

Step1: Write the dissociation of reactants

$$\ce{Fe(C2H3O2)3(aq) -> Fe^{3+}(aq) + 3C2H3O2^{-}(aq)}$$
$$\ce{Ca(OH)2(aq) -> Ca^{2+}(aq) + 2OH^{-}(aq)}$$

Step2: Write the double - displacement reaction

$$\ce{2Fe^{3+}(aq) + 3Ca^{2+}(aq)+6C2H3O2^{-}(aq)+6OH^{-}(aq)->2Fe(OH)3(s)+3Ca(C2H3O2)2(aq)}$$

Step3: Write the complete ionic equation

$$\ce{2Fe^{3+}(aq)+6C2H3O2^{-}(aq)+3Ca^{2+}(aq)+6OH^{-}(aq)->2Fe(OH)3(s)+3Ca^{2+}(aq)+6C2H3O2^{-}(aq)}$$

Answer:

$$\ce{2Fe^{3+}(aq)+6C2H3O2^{-}(aq)+3Ca^{2+}(aq)+6OH^{-}(aq)->2Fe(OH)3(s)+3Ca^{2+}(aq)+6C2H3O2^{-}(aq)}$$