Chapter 21, Problem 21.14QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The balanced equation for the reaction of sodium with ethanol has to be written.

Concept introduction:

Balanced equation:

• To balance the reaction first write a chemical reaction with the given information i.e., reactants are placed in left hand side of the arrow and products are placed in the right hand side of the arrow.
• Then, count the number of atoms per each elements present the in each side of the chemical reaction.
• Give least priority for hydrogen and oxygen it means count it in last.
• Finally, balance the atoms per each of the elements in left side and right side of the chemical reaction and place balanced numeric number before the elements in chemical reaction.