Correctly Balancing Equations
Which, if any, of the following equations is or are correctly balanced?
NH4NO3 N2 + O2 + H2O
3Cu + 8HNO3 3Cu(NO3)2 + 2NO + 4H2O
6CO2 + 6H2O C6H12O6 + 6O2
NaOH + Cl2 NaOCl + NaCl + H2O
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Balancing Reactions
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In the real world, you do not have a program to balance equations for you. For questions 12-16 below, please fill in the first table below to indicate the initial numbers of reactant and product atoms. Balance the equation on your own and then fill in the second table for an updated table of reactant and product atoms which shows that the equation has been balanced.
Example:
H2 + I2 ® HI
Make a table to show the initial numbers of reactant and product atoms:
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2 H 1 H
2 I 1 I
Balance the equation: H2 + I2 ® 2 HI
Make a table to show that the reaction is correctly balanced:
Atoms on the left of the arrow Atoms on the right of the arrow
2 H 2 H
2 I 2 I
12. _____ Na + _____ H2O --> _____ NaOH + _____ H2
Make a table to show the initial numbers of reactant and product atoms:
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Balance the equation:
Make a table to show that the reaction is correctly balanced:
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13. _____ H2SO4 + _____ NaOH --> _______ Na2SO4 + _____ H2O
Make a table to show the initial numbers of reactant and product atoms:
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Balance the equation:
Make a table to show that the reaction is correctly balanced:
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14. _____K + _____ B2O3  _______ K2O + _______ B
Make a table to show the initial numbers of reactant and product atoms:
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Balance the equation:
Make a table to show that the reaction is correctly balanced:
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15. _____ C + _____ S8  ______ CS2
Make a table to show the initial numbers of reactant and product atoms:
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Balance the equation:
Make a table to show that the reaction is correctly balanced:
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16. ______ NaOH + _______ H2CO3  ______ Na2CO3 + _______ H2O
Make a table to show the initial numbers of reactant and product atoms:
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Balance the equation:
Make a table to show that the reaction is correctly balanced:
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