Ca(NO3)2(aq) + H2SO4(aq) ® CaSO4(s) + 2HNO3(aq)
2007-09-21 06:08:56 · 4 answers · asked by PiNk-PrInCeSs 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Yes, the equation is balanced because both side contain the same number of atoms of each element.
1 Ca on each side
2 N on each side
10 O on each side
2 H on each side
1 S on each side.
2007-09-21 06:14:09 · answer #1 · answered by Ian M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing you know that a subscript (the small numbers) multiplies an atom (or group of atoms, if it's in parentheses) by the number in the subscript, and a large number in front of a molecule multiplies the molecule, effectively multiplying all the atoms in that molecule.
With that said, all we have to do is count the amount of atoms on both sides of the equation:
The left side:
Ca - 1
N - 2
O - 10
S -1
And now the right side:
Ca - 1
N - 2
O - 10
S - 1
Since the number of atoms on both sides are exactly the same, we can say the equation is blanced. That's it!
2007-09-21 13:16:15 · answer #2 · answered by John C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes!
2007-09-21 13:16:40 · answer #3 · answered by notmw 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's fine.
2007-09-21 13:11:39 · answer #4 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋