2. Summarize the information contained in the chemical equation below. How would this reaction be classified? CaCl2(aq) + Na2CO3(aq)→CaCO3(s) + 2NaCl(aq)
The equation CaCl₂(aq) + Na₂CO₃(aq) → CaCO₃(s) + 2NaCl(aq) shows that an aqueous solution of calcium chloride reacts with an aqueous solution of sodium carbonate to produce a solid precipitate of calcium carbonate and an aqueous solution of sodium chloride. This is a double displacement reaction that can be further classified as a precipitation reaction because it forms an insoluble solid.