Some simple chemical reaction help

In summary, the first equation is a synthesis reaction that forms hypochlorous acid (HClO) and the second equation is a combustion reaction that produces carbon dioxide and water.
  • #1
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Here is my first question.

Cl2O + H2O ------->

I am pretty sure this is a synthesis reaction becasue it there is non metal oxide and a water. I also know a non metal oxide plus a water forms an acid. I predict this to be HClO3.

If that is the correct answer, I can't seem to balance the equation. Help


My second question is

C3H8 + 5O2 -----> ??

I am guessing this is single displacement. How to I obtain the product. Then how do i balance it.

Help
 
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  • #2
I am not too sure on the first reaction, you don't normally see Chlorine with a positie charge like that.

Bu the second reaction is a simple combustion reaction, producing Carbon Dioxide and Water (Steam).
Propane and excess Oxygen combust completely to form Carbon Dioxide and Water,
C3H8 + 5 O2 = 3 CO2 + 4 H2O
All complete combustion reactions profuce CO2 and H2O.
 
  • #3
first equation gives you 2 HClO (hypochlorous acid)
Found it on google
 

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What is a chemical reaction?

A chemical reaction is a process where one or more substances are transformed into new substances with different physical and chemical properties.

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The main types of chemical reactions are synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement, and combustion.

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