Question

Ba(ClO3)2 → ____ + 3O2

In one or two sentences, identify the type of reaction that is occurring and identify the other product. Based on the subscripts of the elements in the other product and the fact that chlorine has seven valence electrons, determine the number of electrons in barium’s (Ba) outer shell.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot]

This is a combustion reaction, where the reactant Ba(ClO3)2 is being oxidized and producing the product BaO and 3O2. Barium has two valence electrons in its outer shell.

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

The given reaction is a decomposition reaction, where the compound Ba(ClO3)2 is decomposing into another compound and oxygen gas (O2). The other product in the reaction is BaCl2, barium chloride. Since barium belongs to Group 2 of the periodic table, it has two valence electrons.

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

The reaction is a decomposition reaction, as indicated by the arrow pointing from one compound to multiple products. The other product is BaO, which is formed by the breakdown of Ba(ClO3)2 into Ba and ClO3 ions. Since Ba is an alkali earth metal in Group 2 of the periodic table, it has 2 valence electrons in its outer shell.