Predict the missing component of each reaction.

1. ? + 2 NaBr → 2 NaCl + Br₂
2. CH₄ + 2 O₂ → ?

Options:
A. HCl
B. CHO
C. Cl₂
D. C₂H₂ + CO₂
E. Na
F. CO₂ + 2 H₂O
G. HBr
H. C + 2 H₂O



Answer :

Certainly! Let's predict the missing component for each reaction.

### Reaction 1:
[tex]\[ ? + 2 \text{NaBr} \rightarrow 2 \text{NaCl} + \text{Br}_2 \][/tex]

Here, we need to identify the reactant that, when combined with 2 NaBr, produces 2 NaCl and Br₂. Notice that Na is exchanging its partner from Br to Cl, and Br₂ is being formed as a product. The element that can facilitate this exchange while providing Cl atoms is Cl₂.

So, the complete reaction is:
[tex]\[ \text{Cl}_2 + 2 \text{NaBr} \rightarrow 2 \text{NaCl} + \text{Br}_2 \][/tex]

### Reaction 2:
[tex]\[ \text{CH}_4 + 2 \text{O}_2 \rightarrow ? \][/tex]

The combustion of methane (CH₄) in the presence of oxygen (O₂) typically yields carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O).

So, the balanced reaction is:
[tex]\[ \text{CH}_4 + 2 \text{O}_2 \rightarrow \text{CO}_2 + 2 \text{H}_2 \text{O} \][/tex]

### Reaction 3:
Just given HCl
[tex]\[ ? \rightarrow \text{HCl} \][/tex]

Additional information is needed to predict the full reaction since it’s difficult to infer reactants and products with a single compound without any context.

### Reaction 4:
Just given CHO
[tex]\[ ? \rightarrow \text{CHO} \][/tex]

Since CHO can imply a partial product or a fragment of a compound (formaldehyde HCHO if we complete as a known compound), but with the given information, it is difficult to predict the full equation.

### Reaction 5:
Just given Cl₂
[tex]\[ ? \rightarrow \text{Cl}_2 \][/tex]

Similarly, predicting the complete reaction require more context to understand appropriate reactants and products.

### Reaction 6:
[tex]\[ \text{C}_2 \text{H}_2 + \text{CO}_2 \rightarrow ? \][/tex]

This reaction format suggests acetylene (C₂H₂) might be involved in a combustion reaction, but with CO₂ on the reactant side provides insufficient data for producing products since it typically might have H₂O and CO₂ as product but given CO₂ presence already anomalous.

### Reaction 7:
Just given Na
[tex]\[ ? \rightarrow \text{Na} \][/tex]

Again, predicting full reaction for elemental product Na would require context whether elemental sodium produced or part of another compound.

### Reaction 8:
[tex]\[ \text{CO}_2 + 2 \text{H}_2 \text{O} \rightarrow ? \][/tex]

Mixing of CO₂ and H₂O typically involved in producing oxygen but context missing for exact products without clear reaction process provided.

### Reaction 9:
Just given HBr
[tex]\[ ? \rightarrow \text{HBr} \][/tex]

Again, predicting the full reaction is challenging without more context or additional substances listed.

### Reaction 10:
[tex]\[ \text{C} + 2 \text{H}_2 \text{O} \rightarrow ? \][/tex]

Carbon reacting with water typically forms CO + H₂ in incomplete combustion scenario or water-gas shift reaction, full balanced equation consideration needed per context provided whether C fully oxidized or partial products.

In this manner, applying stoichiometric concepts balances chemical equations predicting missing reactants or products understanding standard chemical reactions principles.