23. Chemistry of the Nonmetals
Main Group Elements: Bonding Types
34PRACTICE PROBLEM
When zirconium reacts with bromine at 500°C, it produces a metal halide with a composition of 34.75% Zr by weight. It is a molecular compound and not ionic, as indicated by the halide's melting and boiling points, which are -20°C and 200°C, respectively. Upon interaction with magnesium, this metal halide gives rise to pure zirconium metal. Provide the balanced equation for this reaction.
When zirconium reacts with bromine at 500°C, it produces a metal halide with a composition of 34.75% Zr by weight. It is a molecular compound and not ionic, as indicated by the halide's melting and boiling points, which are -20°C and 200°C, respectively. Upon interaction with magnesium, this metal halide gives rise to pure zirconium metal. Provide the balanced equation for this reaction.