23. Chemistry of the Nonmetals

Complete and balance given reaction.

BaH₂(s) + H₂O(l) →

Complete and balance given reaction.

Zn(s) + H₂SO₄(aq) → 

Complete and balance the equation for each of the following reactions.

d. $C_2H_6\left(g\right)+H_2O\left(g\right)\overset{heat}{\underset{catalyst}\rightarrow}$

Look at the location of elements A, B, C, and D in the following

periodic table:

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(d) Which hydrides react with water to give an acidic solution, and which give a basic solution?

Look at the location of elements A, B, C, and D in the following

periodic table:

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(c) Which hydrides react with water to give H2 gas? Write a balanced net ionic equation for each reaction.

The following pictures represent structures of the hydrides of four second-row elements:

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(c) Which compounds yield H2 gas when they are mixed together?