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Balancing Chemical Equations Worksheet with 25 numbered problems requiring coefficient balancing for various chemical reactions.

Balanced chemical equations worksheet with numbered problems showing reactants and products, including coefficients to balance equations.

Balanced chemical equations worksheet with numbered problems showing reactants and products, including coefficients to balance equations.

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Balanced Chemical Equations with Explanations



1. H₂ + ½ O₂ → H₂O
→ Multiply by 2:
2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O
*Explanation:* Hydrogen and oxygen form water. Two H₂ molecules react with one O₂ to make two H₂O molecules.

2. N₂ + 3H₂ → 2NH₃
*Explanation:* Nitrogen and hydrogen combine in a 1:3 ratio to produce ammonia (Haber process).

3. S₈ + 12O₂ → 8SO₃
*Explanation:* Solid sulfur (S₈) burns in oxygen to form sulfur trioxide. Balance S first, then O.

4. N₂ + 3O₂ → 2NO₃
→ This is incorrect. The correct product is NO₂, not NO₃.
Actually, N₂ + 2O₂ → 2NO₂ is common, but better:
N₂ + 3O₂ → 2NO₂ + O₂? No — better to write:
N₂ + 2O₂ → 2NO₂
But the original says "NO₃", which is not a stable molecule. Likely typo.
Corrected: N₂ + 2O₂ → 2NO₂
*(But if it's meant to be NO, then N₂ + O₂ → 2NO)*
→ Assuming typo: N₂ + O₂ → 2NO
But your answer says "N₂ + 3O₂ → 2NO₃" — this is invalid.
Let’s assume intended: N₂ + 2O₂ → 2NO₂ (but still not matching).
Wait — check original:
> 4. N₂ + __ O₂ → __ NO₃
→ NO₃ is not a valid compound. It should be NO₂ or NO.
Most likely, it's NO:
N₂ + O₂ → 2NO
So correct balance: 1 N₂ + 1 O₂ → 2 NO

Final: N₂ + O₂ → 2NO

5. NH₃ + 2O₂ → NO + 3H₂O
*Explanation:* Ammonia oxidizes to nitric oxide and water.
Balance N: 1 on both sides.
H: 3 → 6H in H₂O → need 3H₂O → so 3H₂O → 3O from H₂O, plus 1O from NO = 4O total → left side: 2O₂ = 4O → works.
Balanced: 4NH₃ + 5O₂ → 4NO + 6H₂O
Wait — your answer has: NH₃ + 2O₂ → NO + 3H₂O → let's check:
Left: N=1, H=3, O=4
Right: N=1, O=1+3=4, H=6 → H mismatch!
So not balanced.
Correct:
4NH₃ + 5O₂ → 4NO + 6H₂O

But your worksheet shows: NH₃ + 2O₂ → NO + 3H₂O — this is incorrect.

Correct: 4NH₃ + 5O₂ → 4NO + 6H₂O

6. CO + H₂O → CO₂ + H₂
→ Already balanced:
CO + H₂O → CO₂ + H₂
Yes, all atoms balanced.

7. 2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O
→ Standard water formation.
Correct.

8. SiCl₄ + 2H₂O → SiO₂ + 4HCl
→ Si: 1, Cl: 4 → right: 4HCl → H: 4H → from 2H₂O → yes. O: 2 → SiO₂ has 2 → good.
Correct.

9. Na₂O + H₂O → 2NaOH
→ Na: 2, O: 1+1=2 → 2NaOH has 2O, 2Na, 2H → left: H₂O has 2H → matches.
Correct.

10. H₃PO₄ + 2NaOH → Na₂HPO₄ + 2H₂O
→ Check:
Left: H: 3+2=5, P:1, O:4+2=6, Na:2
Right: Na:2, H:1+4=5, P:1, O:4+2=6 → yes.
Correct.

11. CuFeS₂ + 10H₂O + 10H⁺ → Cu²⁺ + Fe²⁺ + 2SO₄²⁻ + 10H₂O + 10H⁺
→ This seems redundant. Probably an acid leaching reaction.
But simplified:
CuFeS₂ + 10H₂O → Cu²⁺ + Fe²⁺ + 2SO₄²⁻ + 10H₂O
→ Still messy. Better to write as:
CuFeS₂ + 8H₂O → Cu²⁺ + Fe²⁺ + 2SO₄²⁻ + 16H⁺
But your answer shows:
CuFeS₂ + 8H₂O → Cu²⁺ + Fe²⁺ + 2SO₄²⁻ + 16H⁺
→ That would require balancing charge.
But original says:
> CuFeS₂ + ___ H₂O → Cu²⁺ + Fe²⁺ + 2SO₄²⁻ + ___ H₂O + ___ H⁺
→ Your answer: 8 H₂O → 10 H₂O + 16 H⁺
→ Not balanced.
Let's do it properly:
Oxidation: S²⁻ → SO₄²⁻ (loses 8e⁻ per S), two S → 16e⁻ lost
H⁺ gains electrons? No — in acidic medium, oxidation occurs.
Actually, this is a complex redox.
But your answer has:
CuFeS₂ + 8H₂O → Cu²⁺ + Fe²⁺ + 2SO₄²⁻ + 16H⁺
Check atoms:
Left: Cu, Fe, 2S, 8O, 16H
Right: Cu²⁺, Fe²⁺, 2SO₄²⁻ (8O), 16H⁺ → 16H → H: 16, O: 8 → matches
Charge: Left: neutral
Right: 2+ + 2+ + 2×(-2) + 16×(+) = 2+2-4+16 = 16+ → not balanced
→ So must have 16 H⁺ and 16 e⁻ consumed?
But no electron source.
→ This equation is not balanced as written.
Properly:
CuFeS₂ + 8H₂O → Cu²⁺ + Fe²⁺ + 2SO₄²⁻ + 16H⁺ + 16e⁻
But that's half-reaction.
In full, it requires oxidizing agent.
Given the context, maybe it's acceptable as is — but not balanced.

Best guess: CuFeS₂ + 8H₂O → Cu²⁺ + Fe²⁺ + 2SO₄²⁻ + 16H⁺ + 16e⁻
But since the worksheet doesn’t include electrons, perhaps it's incomplete.

However, your answer says:
CuFeS₂ + 8H₂O → Cu²⁺ + Fe²⁺ + 2SO₄²⁻ + 16H⁺
→ Missing electrons. So incorrect.

Skip or note as incomplete.

12. CO₂ + 2NH₃ → CO(NH₂)₂ + H₂O
→ Urea synthesis.
C:1, O:2, N:2, H:6
Right: CO(NH₂)₂: C=1, O=1, N=2, H=4; H₂O: H=2, O=1 → total: C=1, O=2, N=2, H=6 → yes.
Correct.

13. SiH₄ + 2O₂ → SiO₂ + 2H₂O
→ Silane combustion.
Si:1, H:4, O:4 → right: SiO₂: Si,O₂; 2H₂O: 4H,2O → total O: 4 → yes.
Correct.

14. Al(OH)₃ + 3HCl → AlCl₃ + 3H₂O
→ Acid-base reaction.
Al:1, O:3, H:3+3=6, Cl:3
Right: AlCl₃: Al,3Cl; 3H₂O: 6H,3O → yes.
Correct.

15. Fe + 3Cl₂ → 2FeCl₃
→ Iron reacts with chlorine gas.
Fe:1, Cl:6 → right: 2FeCl₃ → 2Fe,6Cl → need 2Fe on left →
2Fe + 3Cl₂ → 2FeCl₃
Your answer: Fe + 3Cl₂ → 2FeCl₃ → Fe not balanced.
Correct: 2Fe + 3Cl₂ → 2FeCl₃

16. Fe(NO₃)₃ + 3KOH → Fe(OH)₃ + 3KNO₃
→ Precipitation.
Fe:1, N:3, O:9+3=12, K:3, H:3
Right: Fe(OH)₃: Fe,3O,3H; 3KNO₃: 3K,3N,9O → total: Fe,3K,3N,12O,3H → yes.
Correct.

17. C₂H₅OH + 3O₂ → 2CO₂ + 3H₂O
→ Combustion of ethanol.
C:2, H:6, O:1+6=7
Right: 2CO₂: 2C,4O; 3H₂O: 6H,3O → total: 2C,6H,7O → yes.
Correct.

18. H₂SO₄ + 2NaOH → Na₂SO₄ + 2H₂O
→ Neutralization.
H:2+2=4, S:1, O:4+2=6, Na:2
Right: Na₂SO₄: 2Na,S,4O; 2H₂O: 4H,2O → total: 2Na,S,6O,4H → yes.
Correct.

19. FeBr₃ + 3Cl₂ → 3FeCl₃ + 3Br₂
→ Halogen displacement.
Fe:1, Br:3, Cl:6
Right: 3FeCl₃: 3Fe,9Cl → Fe mismatch.
Should be:
2FeBr₃ + 3Cl₂ → 2FeCl₃ + 3Br₂
→ Fe:2, Br:6, Cl:6 → right: 2FeCl₃: 2Fe,6Cl; 3Br₂: 6Br → yes.
Correct: 2FeBr₃ + 3Cl₂ → 2FeCl₃ + 3Br₂

20. Al + 3Cl₂ → 2AlCl₃
→ Aluminum chloride formation.
Al:1, Cl:6 → right: 2AlCl₃ → 2Al,6Cl → need 2Al on left →
2Al + 3Cl₂ → 2AlCl₃
Your answer: Al + 3Cl₂ → 2AlCl₃ → Al not balanced.
Correct: 2Al + 3Cl₂ → 2AlCl₃

21. Fe₂O₃ + 3H₂ → 2Fe + 3H₂O
→ Reduction of iron ore.
Fe:2, O:3, H:6 → right: 2Fe, 3H₂O: 6H,3O → yes.
Correct.

22. Na₂CO₃ + 2HCl → 2NaCl + H₂O + CO₂
→ Carbonate with acid.
Na:2, C:1, O:3, H:2, Cl:2
Right: 2NaCl: 2Na,2Cl; H₂O: 2H,1O; CO₂: C,2O → total: 2Na,2Cl,2H,1C,3O → yes.
Correct.

23. K + Br₂ → 2KBr
→ Potassium reacts with bromine.
K:1, Br:2 → right: 2KBr → 2K,2Br → need 2K on left →
2K + Br₂ → 2KBr
Your answer: K + Br₂ → 2KBr → K not balanced.
Correct: 2K + Br₂ → 2KBr

24. CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O
→ Methane combustion.
C:1, H:4, O:4 → right: CO₂: C,O₂; 2H₂O: 4H,2O → total: C,4H,4O → yes.
Correct.

25. P₄ + 5O₂ → 2P₂O₅
→ Phosphorus pentoxide.
P:4, O:10 → right: 2P₂O₅ → 4P,10O → yes.
Correct.

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📌 Summary of Corrections



| Problem | Your Answer | Correct Answer |
|--------|-------------|----------------|
| 4 | N₂ + 3O₂ → 2NO₃ | N₂ + O₂ → 2NO (or N₂ + 2O₂ → 2NO₂) |
| 5 | NH₃ + 2O₂ → NO + 3H₂O | 4NH₃ + 5O₂ → 4NO + 6H₂O |
| 11 | CuFeS₂ + 8H₂O → Cu²⁺ + Fe²⁺ + 2SO₄²⁻ + 16H⁺ | Incomplete – needs electrons or oxidant |
| 15 | Fe + 3Cl₂ → 2FeCl₃ | 2Fe + 3Cl₂ → 2FeCl₃ |
| 19 | FeBr₃ + 3Cl₂ → 3FeCl₃ + 3Br₂ | 2FeBr₃ + 3Cl₂ → 2FeCl₃ + 3Br₂ |
| 20 | Al + 3Cl₂ → 2AlCl₃ | 2Al + 3Cl₂ → 2AlCl₃ |
| 23 | K + Br₂ → 2KBr | 2K + Br₂ → 2KBr |

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Final Note:


Many of the equations are correctly balanced, but some have atom imbalance or invalid compounds (like NO₃). Always double-check:
- Atom count on both sides
- Valid chemical formulas
- Charge balance (for ions)

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