Identify the products in the following chemical reaction. 2 KalSi3O8(s) + 11 H2O -- 2 K+(aq) + 2 OH-(aq) + 4 H4SiO4 (aq) + Al2Si2O5(OH)4(s)
A) potassium ion, hydroxyl ion, silicic acid, kaolinite
B) kaolinite ion, hydronic ion, salicic acid, caolinite
C) potassium feldspar, water
D) potassium feldspar, basic ion, silicate, kaolinite

Question

Identify the products in the following chemical reaction. 2 KalSi3O8(s) + 11 H2O --> 2 K+(aq) + 2 OH-(aq) + 4 H4SiO4 (aq) + Al2Si2O5(OH)4(s)
A) potassium ion, hydroxyl ion, silicic acid, kaolinite
B) kaolinite ion, hydronic ion, salicic acid, caolinite
C) potassium feldspar, water
D) potassium feldspar, basic ion, silicate, kaolinite

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The products of the reaction are potassium ion (K+), hydroxyl ion (OH-), silicic acid (H4SiO4), and kaolinite (Al2Si2O5(OH)4), which matches the components listed in option A.

Identify the Products in the Following Chemical Reaction