Question

5 fill in the blank 1 point mg(s) + zn(so4)(aq) → zn(s) + choose your answer... choose your answer... mg(so4)2 mg(so4) mg + so4 zn(so4)

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the reaction type

This is a single - displacement reaction. In a single - displacement reaction, the general form is \(A+BC
ightarrow AC + B\), where \(A\) is more reactive than \(B\). Here, \(Mg\) is more reactive than \(Zn\) (based on the activity series of metals).

Step2: Determine the product

When \(Mg\) reacts with \(ZnSO_{4}\), \(Mg\) will displace \(Zn\) from \(ZnSO_{4}\). The sulfate ion \((SO_{4}^{2 -})\) has a charge of \(- 2\), and \(Mg\) has a charge of \(+2\). The formula for magnesium sulfate is \(MgSO_{4}\). The balanced chemical equation is \(Mg(s)+ZnSO_{4}(aq)
ightarrow Zn(s)+MgSO_{4}(aq)\)

Answer:

\(Mg(SO_{4})\)