Questions: Label the reactant and product in the following equation.
FeCl3 + MgO → Fe2O3 + MgCl2
Transcript text: 14) Label the reactant and product in the following equation.
\[
\mathrm{FeCl}_{3}+\mathrm{MgO} \rightarrow \mathrm{Fe}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}+\mathrm{MgCl}_{2}
\]
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identify the Reactants
In a chemical equation, the reactants are the substances that undergo a chemical change. They are typically found on the left side of the arrow (\(\rightarrow\)).
For the given equation:
\[
\mathrm{FeCl}_{3} + \mathrm{MgO} \rightarrow \mathrm{Fe}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3} + \mathrm{MgCl}_{2}
\]
The reactants are:
\(\mathrm{FeCl}_{3}\) (Iron(III) chloride)
\(\mathrm{MgO}\) (Magnesium oxide)
Step 2: Identify the Products
The products are the substances that are formed as a result of the chemical reaction. They are typically found on the right side of the arrow (\(\rightarrow\)).
For the given equation:
\[
\mathrm{FeCl}_{3} + \mathrm{MgO} \rightarrow \mathrm{Fe}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3} + \mathrm{MgCl}_{2}
\]