Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The given chemical equation is to be balanced.
Concept Introduction:
In a balanced
Answer to Problem 42QAP
Explanation of Solution
The provided reaction is:
The most complicated molecule is
Finally, we can balance Na, H and Cl by giving both NaCl and HCl a coefficient of 4. We get a balanced equation.
(b)
Interpretation:
The given chemical equation is to be balanced.
Concept Introduction:
In a balanced chemical reaction, the number of similar type of elements on both sides of the reaction is equal. To balance an unbalanced equation, the coefficients that are present before the compounds are changed but the subscripts in the formulas are not changed.
Answer to Problem 42QAP
Explanation of Solution
The given unbalanced equation is:
We start with elements of
(c)
Interpretation:
The given chemical equation is to be balanced.
Concept Introduction:
In a balanced chemical reaction, the number of similar type of elements on both sides of the reaction is equal. To balance an unbalanced equation, the coefficients that are present before the compounds are changed but the subscripts in the formulas are not changed.
Answer to Problem 42QAP
Explanation of Solution
The given unbalanced equation is:
We start by balancing Ca(OH)2, if we place a coefficient 3 before Ca(OH)2, and 6 before H2 O
Finally, to balance N and H, we place a coefficient of 2 before NH3. Thus, the balanced chemical reaction is as follows:
(d)
Interpretation:
The given chemical equation is to be balanced.
Concept Introduction:
In a balanced chemical reaction, the number of similar type of elements on both sides of the reaction is equal. To balance an unbalanced equation, the coefficients that are present before the compounds are changed but the subscripts in the formulas are not changed.
Answer to Problem 42QAP
Explanation of Solution
The provided equation is:
If we place coefficients 2 before BF3, 3 before H2 O and 6 before HF, we get a balanced equation.
(e)
Interpretation:
The given chemical equation is to be balanced.
Concept Introduction:
In a balanced chemical reaction, the number of similar type of elements on both sides of the reaction is equal. To balance an unbalanced equation, the coefficients that are present before the compounds are changed but the subscripts in the formulas are not changed.
Answer to Problem 42QAP
Explanation of Solution
The provided equation is:
The most complicated molecule is
(f)
Interpretation:
The given chemical equation is to be balanced.
Concept Introduction:
In a balanced chemical reaction, the number of similar type of elements on both sides of the reaction is equal. To balance an unbalanced equation, the coefficients that are present before the compounds are changed but the subscripts in the formulas are not changed.
Answer to Problem 42QAP
Explanation of Solution
The provided reaction is:
Start with most complicated element
(g)
Interpretation:
The given chemical equation is to be balanced.
Concept Introduction:
In a balanced chemical reaction, the number of similar type of elements on both sides of the reaction is equal. To balance an unbalanced equation, the coefficients that are present before the compounds are changed but the subscripts in the formulas are not changed.
Answer to Problem 42QAP
Explanation of Solution
The provided reaction is:
All the atoms are balanced. Hence, the equation is balanced.
(h)
Interpretation:
The given chemical equation is to be balanced.
Concept Introduction:
In a balanced chemical reaction, the number of similar type of elements on both sides of the reaction is equal. To balance an unbalanced equation, the coefficients that are present before the compounds are changed but the subscripts in the formulas are not changed.
Answer to Problem 42QAP
Explanation of Solution
The provided reaction is:
If we place a coefficient of 3 before Fe, we get:
Now, if we place a coefficient of 4 before H2 and H2 O, we have a balanced equation.
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