15 Facts on HBr + Li2CO3: What, How To Balance & FAQs

HBr is a strong acid, and Li₂CO₃ is an inorganic compound, a white color salt. Let us see some facts about HBr + Li₂CO₃ reaction.

Li₂CO₃, which is the lithium salt of carbonate, is widely used in the processing of metal oxides, Li₂CO₃ slightly soluble in water and Hydrobromic acid is a strong acid that is formed by dissolving diatomic molecules of hydrogen bromide (HBr) in water. HBr also reacts with sulfuric acid and propene.

In this article, we will discuss some facts about the HBr + Li₂CO₃ reaction, like, net ionic reaction, balance equation etc.

What is the product of HBr and Li₂CO₃

Lithium bromide (LiBr) and carbonic acid (H₂CO₃) are formed as the product in HBr + Li₂CO₃ reaction. 

Li₂CO₃ + 2HBr → 2LiBr + H₂CO₃

What type of reaction is HBr + Li₂CO₃

HBr + Li₂CO₃ is a double displacement reaction or, salt metathesis reaction.

How to balance HBr + Li₂CO₃

The reaction HBr + Li₂CO₃  is balanced using an algebraic method 

• First, Label every reactant and product in the equation with a variable to symbolize the unknown coefficients.
• a Li₂CO₃ + b HBr = c LiBr + d H₂CO₃
• Then, we create an equation for every element (Li, C, O, H, Br) where each period represents the range of detail atoms in every reactant or product.

• Now, we see that the Li and H numbers are not the same.
• In this next, the label b = 2 and c = 2
• Thus, the balanced equation is
• Li₂CO₃ + 2HBr = 2LiBr + H₂CO₃

HBr + Li₂CO₃titration

HBr + Li₂CO₃ titration is not possible, because HBr is an acid, and while it reacts with Li₂CO₃, it forms LiBr.

HBr + Li₂CO₃ net ionic equation

In HBr + Li₂CO₃ reaction, no net ionic reaction is possible.

• First, we break all the soluble ions into their respective ions.
• 2Li⁺(aq) + CO₃^2-(aq) + 2H⁺(aq) + 2Br^–(aq) = 2Li⁺(aq) + 2Br^–(aq) + 2H⁺(aq) + CO₃^2-(aq)
• Then, we found the spectator ions. Here, all are spectator ions.

HBr + Li₂CO₃ conjugate pair

HBr + Li₂CO₃ has the following conjugate pairs

• The conjugate base of HBr is Br^– .

HBr and Li₂CO₃intermolecular forces

HBr + Li₂CO₃ reaction the following intermolecular forces are shown below:

• Li₂CO₃ is a salt, and weak van der Waal forces are present as intermolecular forces.
• In HBr, dipole-dipole interaction is present.

HBr + Li₂CO₃ reaction enthalpy

The reaction enthalpy of HBr + Li₂CO₃ reaction is 0 because, the reaction enthalpy of product and the reaction enthalpy of reactant are same. 

Is HBr + Li₂CO₃ a buffer solution

 HBr + Li₂CO₃ reaction can not form a buffer solution. HBr is a strong acid and for buffer solution, we need the weak acid and it’s conjugated pairs.

Is HBr + Li₂CO₃ a complete reaction

 HBr + Li₂CO₃ is a complete reaction because a complete product is formed in HBr + Li₂CO₃ reaction.

Is HBr + Li₂CO₃an exothermic or endothermic reaction

HBr + Li₂CO₃  is an exothermic reaction as heat is liberated at the process.

Is HBr + Li₂CO₃a redox reaction

HBr + Li₂CO₃  is a not redox reaction because the oxidation state of Li is not changed.

Is HBr + Li₂CO₃a precipitation reaction

HBr + Li₂CO₃  is not a precipitation reaction as the reactants do not dissolve to form any precipitates.

Is HBr + Li₂CO₃ reversible or irreversible reaction

HBr + Li₂CO₃ is the irreversible reaction because, HBr + Li₂CO₃ forms a complete reaction.

Is HBr + Li₂CO₃ displacement reaction

HBr + Li₂CO₃ is a double displacement reaction or salt metathesis reaction because H replaces Li from Li₂CO₃ and forms H₂CO₃, and similarly, Li replaces H from HBr and forms LiBr. 

Conclusion

From this article, we can easily conclude that The HBr + Li₂CO₃ reaction is used for produces of carbonic acid. Li₂CO₃ is known as Lithium carbonate, and HBr is an acid. This reaction undergoes double displacement reaction.

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