Answer:
2ErF3 + 3Mg → 2Er + 3MgF2
Explanation:
Erbium metal is a member of the lanthaniod series. It reacts with halogens directly to yield erbium III halides such as erbium III chloride, Erbium III fluoride etc.
Erbium metal (Er) can be prepared by reacting erbium(III) fluoride with magnesium; the products are erbium metal and magnesium fluoride. This is a normal redox process in which the Erbium metal is reduced while the magnesium is oxidized. The balanced reaction equation of this process is; 2ErF3 + 3Mg → 2Er + 3MgF2
