CuCl₂ (aq) + Mg (s) → Cu (s) + MgCl₂ (aq)
Here's a breakdown of the reaction:
* Reactants:
* Copper(II) chloride (CuCl₂) is an ionic compound dissolved in water (aq).
* Magnesium (Mg) is a solid metal (s).
* Products:
* Copper (Cu) is a solid metal (s).
* Magnesium chloride (MgCl₂) is an ionic compound dissolved in water (aq).
Explanation:
This is a single displacement reaction where magnesium (Mg) is more reactive than copper (Cu). Magnesium displaces copper from copper(II) chloride, forming magnesium chloride and elemental copper. The balanced equation ensures that the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation.
