This equation describes the chemical reaction between barium oxide (BaO) and hydrochloric acid (HCl), resulting in barium chloride (BaCl2) and water (H2O). The number of moles of the reactants and products are balanced with coefficients of 1-2-1-1.
- Reaction Conditions
This reaction takes place at room temperature. The presence of hydrochloric acid is necessary for the reaction to occur.
- Reaction Process
When BaO comes into contact with HCl, it transforms into BaCl2 and H2O. This is an ion exchange reaction, in which the Ba2+ ion from BaO exchanges places with the H+ ion from HCl, forming BaCl2 and H2O.
- Phenomenon Occurring
When barium oxide (BaO) reacts with hydrochloric acid (HCl), they form a white solid known as barium chloride (BaCl2) and water (H2O). If the reaction is conducted in a solution, you can see the phenomenon of the white precipitate of barium chloride appearing.