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### Balancing Chemical Equations

**Instruction:**

Fill in the coefficients (include a 1 where appropriate or a single space) to balance this chemical equation:

```
______ P₄ + ______ O₂ → ______ P₄O₁₀
```

**Blanks:**

- **Blank 1:**
- **Blank 2:**
- **Blank 3:**

To balance a chemical equation, each side of the equation must have the same number of atoms of each element.

In this example, we need to ensure there are equal numbers of phosphorus (P) and oxygen (O) atoms on both sides of the equation.

### Example Solution:

1. Identify the number of atoms in the given compound.
2. Use coefficients to balance the atoms on both sides. 

In this case:

**P₄ + 5 O₂ → P₄O₁₀**

So:

- **Blank 1:** 1 or space (for P₄)
- **Blank 2:** 5 (for O₂)
- **Blank 3:** 1 or space (for P₄O₁₀)

**Explanation of Diagram:**

There is no specific diagram or graph to explain in this image. However, understanding the process of balancing equations is critical for mastering topics in chemistry. Use this example to practice and solidify your balancing skills.
Transcribed Image Text:### Balancing Chemical Equations **Instruction:** Fill in the coefficients (include a 1 where appropriate or a single space) to balance this chemical equation: ``` ______ P₄ + ______ O₂ → ______ P₄O₁₀ ``` **Blanks:** - **Blank 1:** - **Blank 2:** - **Blank 3:** To balance a chemical equation, each side of the equation must have the same number of atoms of each element. In this example, we need to ensure there are equal numbers of phosphorus (P) and oxygen (O) atoms on both sides of the equation. ### Example Solution: 1. Identify the number of atoms in the given compound. 2. Use coefficients to balance the atoms on both sides. In this case: **P₄ + 5 O₂ → P₄O₁₀** So: - **Blank 1:** 1 or space (for P₄) - **Blank 2:** 5 (for O₂) - **Blank 3:** 1 or space (for P₄O₁₀) **Explanation of Diagram:** There is no specific diagram or graph to explain in this image. However, understanding the process of balancing equations is critical for mastering topics in chemistry. Use this example to practice and solidify your balancing skills.
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