Balance the chemical equation below using the smallest possible whole number stoichiometric coefficients. Ca₂ (PO4)₂ (s) + SiO₂ (s) + C(s) → CaSiO₂ (s) + P₁(s) + CO(g) ローロ X 40 S
States of Matter
The substance that constitutes everything in the universe is known as matter. Matter comprises atoms which in turn are composed of electrons, protons, and neutrons. Different atoms combine together to give rise to molecules that act as a foundation for all kinds of substances. There are five states of matter based on their energies of attraction, namely solid, liquid, gases, plasma, and BEC (Bose-Einstein condensates).
Chemical Reactions and Equations
When a chemical species is transformed into another chemical species it is said to have undergone a chemical reaction. It consists of breaking existing bonds and forming new bonds by changing the position of electrons. These reactions are best explained using a chemical equation.
![**Balancing Chemical Reactions**
**Objective**: Balance the chemical equation below using the smallest possible whole number stoichiometric coefficients.
\[
\text{Ca}_3(\text{PO}_4)_2 (s) + \text{SiO}_2 (s) + \text{C} (s) \rightarrow \text{CaSiO}_3 (s) + \text{P}_4 (s) + \text{CO} (g)
\]
**Instructions**:
1. Identify the number of each type of atom on both sides of the equation.
2. Use coefficients to balance the number of each type of atom on the reactant and product sides.
**Interface Tools**:
- **Explanation**: Provides additional guidance on balancing equations.
- **Check**: Verifies if the equation is balanced correctly.
**Diagram Explanation**:
- The interface includes options to reset or redo the balancing process, as symbolized by icons.
**Note**: Balancing chemical equations is crucial for ensuring the conservation of mass in chemical reactions.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F3ec13812-0801-49c1-83f1-3591085a269a%2F6feef92c-4661-4f4b-ac75-241186fe853c%2Fqvkl6r_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
Given, the unbalanced equation:
We have to balance this reaction.
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