AP Writing Equation Question
For each of the following three reactions, write a balanced equation for the reaction in part (i) and answer the question about the reaction in part (ii). In part (i), coefficients should be in terms of lowest whole numbers. Assume that solutions are aqueous unless otherwise indicated. Represent substances in solutions as ions if the substances are extensively ionized. Omit formulas for any ions or molecules that are unchanged by the reaction. You may use the empty space at the bottom of the next page for scratch work, but only equations that are written in the answer boxes provided will be scored.
(a) Propane is burned completely in excess oxygen
gas.
(i) Balanced
equation:
(ii) When the products of the reaction are bubbled through distilled water, is
the resulting solution neutral,
acidic, or basic? Explain.