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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
*(Assuming NO₂ was intended)*
However, if it's NO₃, that’s not standard. Let's assume it's a mistake and proceed with NO₂.
So: N₂ + 2O₂ → 2NO₂
5. NH₃ + 2O₂ → NO + 3H₂O
*Explanation:* Ammonia oxidation. Check atoms:
N: 1 = 1, H: 3 → 6 on right? Wait: 3H₂O has 6H → need 2NH₃.
Try: 4NH₃ + 5O₂ → 4NO + 6H₂O
But the given equation has only 1 NH₃ → likely wrong.
Original: NH₃ + O₂ → NO + H₂O
Balancing:
- N: 1 = 1 ✔
- H: 3 → 2H₂O has 4H → too many
→ Use 4NH₃ + 5O₂ → 4NO + 6H₂O
But your worksheet says: NH₃ + O₂ → NO + H₂O
That’s unbalanced. Correct version:
4NH₃ + 5O₂ → 4NO + 6H₂O
So the worksheet likely has a typo. We’ll go with:
4NH₃ + 5O₂ → 4NO + 6H₂O
But since your answer line says “1 NH₃ + 1 O₂ → 1 NO + 1 H₂O”, that’s incorrect.
Let’s fix this properly.
✔️ Correct balanced equation:
4NH₃ + 5O₂ → 4NO + 6H₂O
But if we must fill in the blanks as per format, perhaps it's expecting:
4 NH₃ + 5 O₂ → 4 NO + 6 H₂O
So:
5. 4 NH₃ + 5 O₂ → 4 NO + 6 H₂O
6. CO + ½ O₂ → CO₂ → Multiply by 2:
2CO + O₂ → 2CO₂
*Explanation:* Carbon monoxide burns in oxygen to form carbon dioxide.
7. Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl₂ + H₂
*Explanation:* Zinc displaces hydrogen from hydrochloric acid.
8. SiCl₄ + 2H₂O → SiO₂ + 4HCl
*Explanation:* Hydrolysis of silicon tetrachloride. SiCl₄ reacts with water to form silica and HCl.
9. NH₃ + H₂O → NH₄⁺ + OH⁻
But written as: NH₃ + H₂O → NH₄OH
→ NH₃ + H₂O → NH₄OH is acceptable in older notation.
But it's actually: NH₃ + H₂O ⇌ NH₄⁺ + OH⁻
For balancing: 1 NH₃ + 1 H₂O → 1 NH₄OH
10. H₃PO₄ + 2NaOH → Na₂HPO₄ + 2H₂O
*Explanation:* Phosphoric acid reacts with sodium hydroxide. It's a neutralization reaction.
H₃PO₄ + 2NaOH → Na₂HPO₄ + 2H₂O
(Diprotic behavior)
11. CuP₂ + 8HCl → CuCl₂ + 2PH₃
→ Wait: CuP₂ is not common. More likely Cu₃P₂ or Cu₃P.
But assuming CuP₂ is copper phosphide, it might be:
CuP₂ + 8HCl → CuCl₂ + 2PH₃
→ Check: Cu:1, P:2 → PH₃: 2 → good. Cl: 8 → CuCl₂ has 2, so need more Cl.
CuCl₂ has 2 Cl, but 8 HCl → 8 Cl → left over?
→ Not balanced.
Try:
CuP₂ + 6HCl → CuCl₂ + 2PH₃ + 3H₂O? No H₂O.
Better:
CuP₂ + 8HCl → CuCl₂ + 2PH₃ + 3H₂O? Still messy.
Alternatively, maybe it's Cu₃P₂:
Cu₃P₂ + 6HCl → 3CuCl₂ + 2PH₃ → Cl: 6 vs 6 → OK.
But still, Cu₃P₂ isn't standard.
Perhaps it's Cu₃P?
Cu₃P + 6HCl → 3CuCl₂ + PH₃ → Cu:3, P:1 → PH₃:1 → OK. Cl:6 → 6 → OK.
But original says CuP₂ + 8HCl → CuCl₂ + 2PH₃
Let’s balance:
Left: Cu:1, P:2, H:8, Cl:8
Right: Cu:1, Cl:2, P:2, H:6 (in 2PH₃), missing 2H and 6Cl
→ Needs more products. Probably H₂O?
Try:
CuP₂ + 8HCl → CuCl₂ + 2PH₃ + 3H₂O
H: 8 → 6 (PH₃) + 6 (H₂O) = 12 → no.
Better:
CuP₂ + 6HCl → CuCl₂ + 2PH₃ + 3H₂O
H: 6 → 6 (PH₃) + 6 (H₂O) = 12 → too much.
Wait: PH₃ has 3H × 2 = 6H
H₂O: 3 × 2 = 6H → total 12H → but only 6H from HCl → impossible.
So: CuP₂ + 6HCl → CuCl₂ + 2PH₃
H: 6 → 6 → OK? PH₃ has 6H → yes.
Cl: 6 → 2 in CuCl₂ → only 2 Cl used → no.
So: CuCl₂ has 2 Cl, but 6 HCl → 6 Cl → extra 4 Cl.
So unless it's CuCl₂ + 4HCl, but then not balanced.
Conclusion: likely typo.
Common reaction: Cu₃P + 6HCl → 3CuCl₂ + PH₃
But original says CuP₂ + 8HCl → CuCl₂ + 2PH₃
Let’s check:
Left: Cu:1, P:2, H:8, Cl:8
Right: Cu:1, Cl:2, P:2, H:6 (from 2PH₃) → missing 2H and 6Cl
So needs 3H₂O? But that adds 6H and 3O → not in reactants.
→ Not possible. So likely Cu₃P₂ + 6HCl → 3CuCl₂ + 2PH₃
But then Cu:3, P:2, Cl:6 → 3CuCl₂ has 6Cl → OK.
H:6 → 2PH₃ has 6H → OK.
So: Cu₃P₂ + 6HCl → 3CuCl₂ + 2PH₃
But your worksheet says CuP₂ + 8HCl → CuCl₂ + 2PH₃ → incorrect.
✔ Corrected: Cu₃P₂ + 6HCl → 3CuCl₂ + 2PH₃
But since you have to fill in blanks, maybe it's a different compound.
Alternatively, maybe CuP₂ is meant to be Cu₃P₂, and the coefficients are off.
Given the format, perhaps accept:
1 CuP₂ + 8 HCl → 1 CuCl₂ + 2 PH₃ + 3 H₂O → but H and O don’t match.
This seems flawed.
Let’s skip and move on.
We’ll return to this later.
12. CO₂ + 2NH₃ → CO(NH₂)₂ + H₂O
*Explanation:* Urea synthesis.
CO₂ + 2NH₃ → CO(NH₂)₂ + H₂O
C:1, O:2 → 1 in urea, 1 in H₂O → OK
N:2 → 2 in urea → OK
H:6 → 4 in urea, 2 in H₂O → 6 → OK
✔ Balanced.
13. Sb₄ + 17Cl₂ → 4SbCl₅
*Explanation:* Antimony reacts with chlorine.
Sb₄ + 17Cl₂ → 4SbCl₅
Sb:4 → 4 → OK
Cl: 17×2=34 → 4×5=20 → not equal
→ 4SbCl₅ has 20 Cl → need 10 Cl₂ → 10Cl₂
So: Sb₄ + 10Cl₂ → 4SbCl₅
✔ Corrected: Sb₄ + 10Cl₂ → 4SbCl₅
But your worksheet says 17 → too high.
14. Al(OH)₃ + 3HNO₃ → Al(NO₃)₃ + 3H₂O
*Explanation:* Aluminum hydroxide neutralized by nitric acid.
Al(OH)₃ + 3HNO₃ → Al(NO₃)₃ + 3H₂O
✔ Balanced.
15. Fe + 3Cl₂ → 2FeCl₃
*Explanation:* Iron burns in chlorine to form iron(III) chloride.
Fe + 3Cl₂ → 2FeCl₃ → Fe:1 → 2 → no
→ Should be: 2Fe + 3Cl₂ → 2FeCl₃
✔ Corrected.
16. Fe(NO₃)₃ + 3KOH → Fe(OH)₃ + 3KNO₃
*Explanation:* Precipitation of iron(III) hydroxide.
Fe(NO₃)₃ + 3KOH → Fe(OH)₃ + 3KNO₃
✔ Balanced.
17. C₂H₅OH + 3O₂ → 2CO₂ + 3H₂O
*Explanation:* Combustion of ethanol.
C₂H₅OH + 3O₂ → 2CO₂ + 3H₂O
C:2 → 2, H:6 → 6, O:1+6=7 → 4+3=7 → OK
✔ Balanced.
18. H₂SO₄ + 2HI → SO₂ + I₂ + 2H₂O
*Explanation:* Redox reaction: sulfuric acid oxidizes HI.
H₂SO₄ + 2HI → SO₂ + I₂ + 2H₂O
H:2+2=4 → 4 in 2H₂O → OK
S:1 → 1, O:4 → 2 in SO₂ + 2 in H₂O = 4 → OK
I:2 → 2 → OK
✔ Balanced.
19. FeBr₂ + Cl₂ → FeCl₂ + Br₂
*Explanation:* Halogen displacement.
FeBr₂ + Cl₂ → FeCl₂ + Br₂
Fe:1, Br:2 → Br₂:1 → OK
Cl:2 → FeCl₂ has 2 → OK
✔ Balanced.
20. Al + 3Cl₂ → 2AlCl₃
*Explanation:* Aluminum reacts with chlorine.
Al + 3Cl₂ → 2AlCl₃ → Al:1 → 2 → no
→ Should be: 2Al + 3Cl₂ → 2AlCl₃
✔ Corrected.
21. Fe₂O₃ + 3H₂ → 2Fe + 3H₂O
*Explanation:* Reduction of iron oxide by hydrogen.
Fe₂O₃ + 3H₂ → 2Fe + 3H₂O
✔ Balanced.
22. Na₂CO₃ + 2HCl → 2NaCl + H₂O + CO₂
*Explanation:* Carbonate reacts with acid.
Na₂CO₃ + 2HCl → 2NaCl + H₂O + CO₂
✔ Balanced.
23. K + I₂ → 2KI
*Explanation:* Potassium reacts with iodine.
K + I₂ → 2KI → K:1 → 2 → no
→ 2K + I₂ → 2KI
✔ Corrected.
24. CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O
*Explanation:* Combustion of methane.
✔ Balanced.
25. P₄ + 5O₂ → P₄O₁₀
*Explanation:* White phosphorus burns in oxygen.
P₄ + 5O₂ → P₄O₁₀
P:4 → 4, O:10 → 10 → OK
✔ Balanced.
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| # | Corrected Balanced Equation |
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| 1 | 2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O |
| 2 | N₂ + 3H₂ → 2NH₃ |
| 3 | S₈ + 12O₂ → 8SO₃ |
| 4 | N₂ + 2O₂ → 2NO₂ (assuming NO₂ instead of NO₃) |
| 5 | 4NH₃ + 5O₂ → 4NO + 6H₂O |
| 6 | 2CO + O₂ → 2CO₂ |
| 7 | Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl₂ + H₂ |
| 8 | SiCl₄ + 2H₂O → SiO₂ + 4HCl |
| 9 | NH₃ + H₂O → NH₄OH |
|10 | H₃PO₄ + 2NaOH → Na₂HPO₄ + 2H₂O |
|11 | Cu₃P₂ + 6HCl → 3CuCl₂ + 2PH₃ (original likely wrong) |
|12 | CO₂ + 2NH₃ → CO(NH₂)₂ + H₂O |
|13 | Sb₄ + 10Cl₂ → 4SbCl₅ (not 17) |
|14 | Al(OH)₃ + 3HNO₃ → Al(NO₃)₃ + 3H₂O |
|15 | 2Fe + 3Cl₂ → 2FeCl₃ |
|16 | Fe(NO₃)₃ + 3KOH → Fe(OH)₃ + 3KNO₃ |
|17 | C₂H₅OH + 3O₂ → 2CO₂ + 3H₂O |
|18 | H₂SO₄ + 2HI → SO₂ + I₂ + 2H₂O |
|19 | FeBr₂ + Cl₂ → FeCl₂ + Br₂ |
|20 | 2Al + 3Cl₂ → 2AlCl₃ |
|21 | Fe₂O₃ + 3H₂ → 2Fe + 3H₂O |
|22 | Na₂CO₃ + 2HCl → 2NaCl + H₂O + CO₂ |
|23 | 2K + I₂ → 2KI |
|24 | CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O |
|25 | P₄ + 5O₂ → P₄O₁₀ |
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- Start with elements that appear in only one compound on each side.
- Balance atoms other than H and O first.
- Balance H and O last.
- Use fractions temporarily if needed, then multiply to eliminate.
- Check atom counts after balancing.
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Since I can't view images directly, I'll assume you're referring to the text of the worksheet you've provided. Below is the complete solution to each of the 25 chemical equations, with balanced coefficients and brief explanations.
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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
*(Assuming NO₂ was intended)*
However, if it's NO₃, that’s not standard. Let's assume it's a mistake and proceed with NO₂.
So: N₂ + 2O₂ → 2NO₂
5. NH₃ + 2O₂ → NO + 3H₂O
*Explanation:* Ammonia oxidation. Check atoms:
N: 1 = 1, H: 3 → 6 on right? Wait: 3H₂O has 6H → need 2NH₃.
Try: 4NH₃ + 5O₂ → 4NO + 6H₂O
But the given equation has only 1 NH₃ → likely wrong.
Original: NH₃ + O₂ → NO + H₂O
Balancing:
- N: 1 = 1 ✔
- H: 3 → 2H₂O has 4H → too many
→ Use 4NH₃ + 5O₂ → 4NO + 6H₂O
But your worksheet says: NH₃ + O₂ → NO + H₂O
That’s unbalanced. Correct version:
4NH₃ + 5O₂ → 4NO + 6H₂O
So the worksheet likely has a typo. We’ll go with:
4NH₃ + 5O₂ → 4NO + 6H₂O
But since your answer line says “1 NH₃ + 1 O₂ → 1 NO + 1 H₂O”, that’s incorrect.
Let’s fix this properly.
✔️ Correct balanced equation:
4NH₃ + 5O₂ → 4NO + 6H₂O
But if we must fill in the blanks as per format, perhaps it's expecting:
4 NH₃ + 5 O₂ → 4 NO + 6 H₂O
So:
5. 4 NH₃ + 5 O₂ → 4 NO + 6 H₂O
6. CO + ½ O₂ → CO₂ → Multiply by 2:
2CO + O₂ → 2CO₂
*Explanation:* Carbon monoxide burns in oxygen to form carbon dioxide.
7. Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl₂ + H₂
*Explanation:* Zinc displaces hydrogen from hydrochloric acid.
8. SiCl₄ + 2H₂O → SiO₂ + 4HCl
*Explanation:* Hydrolysis of silicon tetrachloride. SiCl₄ reacts with water to form silica and HCl.
9. NH₃ + H₂O → NH₄⁺ + OH⁻
But written as: NH₃ + H₂O → NH₄OH
→ NH₃ + H₂O → NH₄OH is acceptable in older notation.
But it's actually: NH₃ + H₂O ⇌ NH₄⁺ + OH⁻
For balancing: 1 NH₃ + 1 H₂O → 1 NH₄OH
10. H₃PO₄ + 2NaOH → Na₂HPO₄ + 2H₂O
*Explanation:* Phosphoric acid reacts with sodium hydroxide. It's a neutralization reaction.
H₃PO₄ + 2NaOH → Na₂HPO₄ + 2H₂O
(Diprotic behavior)
11. CuP₂ + 8HCl → CuCl₂ + 2PH₃
→ Wait: CuP₂ is not common. More likely Cu₃P₂ or Cu₃P.
But assuming CuP₂ is copper phosphide, it might be:
CuP₂ + 8HCl → CuCl₂ + 2PH₃
→ Check: Cu:1, P:2 → PH₃: 2 → good. Cl: 8 → CuCl₂ has 2, so need more Cl.
CuCl₂ has 2 Cl, but 8 HCl → 8 Cl → left over?
→ Not balanced.
Try:
CuP₂ + 6HCl → CuCl₂ + 2PH₃ + 3H₂O? No H₂O.
Better:
CuP₂ + 8HCl → CuCl₂ + 2PH₃ + 3H₂O? Still messy.
Alternatively, maybe it's Cu₃P₂:
Cu₃P₂ + 6HCl → 3CuCl₂ + 2PH₃ → Cl: 6 vs 6 → OK.
But still, Cu₃P₂ isn't standard.
Perhaps it's Cu₃P?
Cu₃P + 6HCl → 3CuCl₂ + PH₃ → Cu:3, P:1 → PH₃:1 → OK. Cl:6 → 6 → OK.
But original says CuP₂ + 8HCl → CuCl₂ + 2PH₃
Let’s balance:
Left: Cu:1, P:2, H:8, Cl:8
Right: Cu:1, Cl:2, P:2, H:6 (in 2PH₃), missing 2H and 6Cl
→ Needs more products. Probably H₂O?
Try:
CuP₂ + 8HCl → CuCl₂ + 2PH₃ + 3H₂O
H: 8 → 6 (PH₃) + 6 (H₂O) = 12 → no.
Better:
CuP₂ + 6HCl → CuCl₂ + 2PH₃ + 3H₂O
H: 6 → 6 (PH₃) + 6 (H₂O) = 12 → too much.
Wait: PH₃ has 3H × 2 = 6H
H₂O: 3 × 2 = 6H → total 12H → but only 6H from HCl → impossible.
So: CuP₂ + 6HCl → CuCl₂ + 2PH₃
H: 6 → 6 → OK? PH₃ has 6H → yes.
Cl: 6 → 2 in CuCl₂ → only 2 Cl used → no.
So: CuCl₂ has 2 Cl, but 6 HCl → 6 Cl → extra 4 Cl.
So unless it's CuCl₂ + 4HCl, but then not balanced.
Conclusion: likely typo.
Common reaction: Cu₃P + 6HCl → 3CuCl₂ + PH₃
But original says CuP₂ + 8HCl → CuCl₂ + 2PH₃
Let’s check:
Left: Cu:1, P:2, H:8, Cl:8
Right: Cu:1, Cl:2, P:2, H:6 (from 2PH₃) → missing 2H and 6Cl
So needs 3H₂O? But that adds 6H and 3O → not in reactants.
→ Not possible. So likely Cu₃P₂ + 6HCl → 3CuCl₂ + 2PH₃
But then Cu:3, P:2, Cl:6 → 3CuCl₂ has 6Cl → OK.
H:6 → 2PH₃ has 6H → OK.
So: Cu₃P₂ + 6HCl → 3CuCl₂ + 2PH₃
But your worksheet says CuP₂ + 8HCl → CuCl₂ + 2PH₃ → incorrect.
✔ Corrected: Cu₃P₂ + 6HCl → 3CuCl₂ + 2PH₃
But since you have to fill in blanks, maybe it's a different compound.
Alternatively, maybe CuP₂ is meant to be Cu₃P₂, and the coefficients are off.
Given the format, perhaps accept:
1 CuP₂ + 8 HCl → 1 CuCl₂ + 2 PH₃ + 3 H₂O → but H and O don’t match.
This seems flawed.
Let’s skip and move on.
We’ll return to this later.
12. CO₂ + 2NH₃ → CO(NH₂)₂ + H₂O
*Explanation:* Urea synthesis.
CO₂ + 2NH₃ → CO(NH₂)₂ + H₂O
C:1, O:2 → 1 in urea, 1 in H₂O → OK
N:2 → 2 in urea → OK
H:6 → 4 in urea, 2 in H₂O → 6 → OK
✔ Balanced.
13. Sb₄ + 17Cl₂ → 4SbCl₅
*Explanation:* Antimony reacts with chlorine.
Sb₄ + 17Cl₂ → 4SbCl₅
Sb:4 → 4 → OK
Cl: 17×2=34 → 4×5=20 → not equal
→ 4SbCl₅ has 20 Cl → need 10 Cl₂ → 10Cl₂
So: Sb₄ + 10Cl₂ → 4SbCl₅
✔ Corrected: Sb₄ + 10Cl₂ → 4SbCl₅
But your worksheet says 17 → too high.
14. Al(OH)₃ + 3HNO₃ → Al(NO₃)₃ + 3H₂O
*Explanation:* Aluminum hydroxide neutralized by nitric acid.
Al(OH)₃ + 3HNO₃ → Al(NO₃)₃ + 3H₂O
✔ Balanced.
15. Fe + 3Cl₂ → 2FeCl₃
*Explanation:* Iron burns in chlorine to form iron(III) chloride.
Fe + 3Cl₂ → 2FeCl₃ → Fe:1 → 2 → no
→ Should be: 2Fe + 3Cl₂ → 2FeCl₃
✔ Corrected.
16. Fe(NO₃)₃ + 3KOH → Fe(OH)₃ + 3KNO₃
*Explanation:* Precipitation of iron(III) hydroxide.
Fe(NO₃)₃ + 3KOH → Fe(OH)₃ + 3KNO₃
✔ Balanced.
17. C₂H₅OH + 3O₂ → 2CO₂ + 3H₂O
*Explanation:* Combustion of ethanol.
C₂H₅OH + 3O₂ → 2CO₂ + 3H₂O
C:2 → 2, H:6 → 6, O:1+6=7 → 4+3=7 → OK
✔ Balanced.
18. H₂SO₄ + 2HI → SO₂ + I₂ + 2H₂O
*Explanation:* Redox reaction: sulfuric acid oxidizes HI.
H₂SO₄ + 2HI → SO₂ + I₂ + 2H₂O
H:2+2=4 → 4 in 2H₂O → OK
S:1 → 1, O:4 → 2 in SO₂ + 2 in H₂O = 4 → OK
I:2 → 2 → OK
✔ Balanced.
19. FeBr₂ + Cl₂ → FeCl₂ + Br₂
*Explanation:* Halogen displacement.
FeBr₂ + Cl₂ → FeCl₂ + Br₂
Fe:1, Br:2 → Br₂:1 → OK
Cl:2 → FeCl₂ has 2 → OK
✔ Balanced.
20. Al + 3Cl₂ → 2AlCl₃
*Explanation:* Aluminum reacts with chlorine.
Al + 3Cl₂ → 2AlCl₃ → Al:1 → 2 → no
→ Should be: 2Al + 3Cl₂ → 2AlCl₃
✔ Corrected.
21. Fe₂O₃ + 3H₂ → 2Fe + 3H₂O
*Explanation:* Reduction of iron oxide by hydrogen.
Fe₂O₃ + 3H₂ → 2Fe + 3H₂O
✔ Balanced.
22. Na₂CO₃ + 2HCl → 2NaCl + H₂O + CO₂
*Explanation:* Carbonate reacts with acid.
Na₂CO₃ + 2HCl → 2NaCl + H₂O + CO₂
✔ Balanced.
23. K + I₂ → 2KI
*Explanation:* Potassium reacts with iodine.
K + I₂ → 2KI → K:1 → 2 → no
→ 2K + I₂ → 2KI
✔ Corrected.
24. CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O
*Explanation:* Combustion of methane.
✔ Balanced.
25. P₄ + 5O₂ → P₄O₁₀
*Explanation:* White phosphorus burns in oxygen.
P₄ + 5O₂ → P₄O₁₀
P:4 → 4, O:10 → 10 → OK
✔ Balanced.
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📝 Summary of Corrections & Final Answers
| # | Corrected Balanced Equation |
|---|----------------------------|
| 1 | 2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O |
| 2 | N₂ + 3H₂ → 2NH₃ |
| 3 | S₈ + 12O₂ → 8SO₃ |
| 4 | N₂ + 2O₂ → 2NO₂ (assuming NO₂ instead of NO₃) |
| 5 | 4NH₃ + 5O₂ → 4NO + 6H₂O |
| 6 | 2CO + O₂ → 2CO₂ |
| 7 | Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl₂ + H₂ |
| 8 | SiCl₄ + 2H₂O → SiO₂ + 4HCl |
| 9 | NH₃ + H₂O → NH₄OH |
|10 | H₃PO₄ + 2NaOH → Na₂HPO₄ + 2H₂O |
|11 | Cu₃P₂ + 6HCl → 3CuCl₂ + 2PH₃ (original likely wrong) |
|12 | CO₂ + 2NH₃ → CO(NH₂)₂ + H₂O |
|13 | Sb₄ + 10Cl₂ → 4SbCl₅ (not 17) |
|14 | Al(OH)₃ + 3HNO₃ → Al(NO₃)₃ + 3H₂O |
|15 | 2Fe + 3Cl₂ → 2FeCl₃ |
|16 | Fe(NO₃)₃ + 3KOH → Fe(OH)₃ + 3KNO₃ |
|17 | C₂H₅OH + 3O₂ → 2CO₂ + 3H₂O |
|18 | H₂SO₄ + 2HI → SO₂ + I₂ + 2H₂O |
|19 | FeBr₂ + Cl₂ → FeCl₂ + Br₂ |
|20 | 2Al + 3Cl₂ → 2AlCl₃ |
|21 | Fe₂O₃ + 3H₂ → 2Fe + 3H₂O |
|22 | Na₂CO₃ + 2HCl → 2NaCl + H₂O + CO₂ |
|23 | 2K + I₂ → 2KI |
|24 | CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O |
|25 | P₄ + 5O₂ → P₄O₁₀ |
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🔍 Key Tips for Balancing:
- Start with elements that appear in only one compound on each side.
- Balance atoms other than H and O first.
- Balance H and O last.
- Use fractions temporarily if needed, then multiply to eliminate.
- Check atom counts after balancing.
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