Beryllium was first isolated as a relatively pure metal when investigators heated solid beryllium chloride with solid potassium. a.) Predict the products of this reaction in a balanced equation; also indicate what type of reaction this is. b.) Beryllium chloride, is still used in the production of beryllium. However, it can cause lung cancer if small particles of the compound are inhaled, it can also damage skin with repeated contact. Another danger of working with this compound is that it reacts with the water in air to produce hydrochloric acid, which is highly corrosive. Suggest at least three safety precautions that would be needed in the industrial storage and use of this substance.
States of Matter
The substance that constitutes everything in the universe is known as matter. Matter comprises atoms which in turn are composed of electrons, protons, and neutrons. Different atoms combine together to give rise to molecules that act as a foundation for all kinds of substances. There are five states of matter based on their energies of attraction, namely solid, liquid, gases, plasma, and BEC (Bose-Einstein condensates).
Chemical Reactions and Equations
When a chemical species is transformed into another chemical species it is said to have undergone a chemical reaction. It consists of breaking existing bonds and forming new bonds by changing the position of electrons. These reactions are best explained using a chemical equation.
- Beryllium was first isolated as a relatively pure metal when investigators heated solid beryllium chloride with solid potassium.
a.) Predict the products of this reaction in a balanced equation; also indicate what type of reaction this is.
b.) Beryllium chloride, is still used in the production of beryllium. However, it can cause lung cancer if small particles of the compound are inhaled, it can also damage skin with repeated contact. Another danger of working with this compound is that it reacts with the water in air to produce hydrochloric acid, which is highly corrosive. Suggest at least three safety precautions that would be needed in the industrial storage and use of this substance.
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