Chapter 22, Problem 88AE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The preparation of ultrapure $\text{Ge}$ from ${\text{GeO}}_{\text{2}}$ is given. A balanced chemical equation corresponding to the preparation of ultrapure $\text{Ge}$ , from ${\text{GeO}}_{\text{2}}$ , is to be stated.

Concept introduction: The balancing of a chemical equation involves making the number of atoms on the reactant side and the product side equal.

To determine: The balanced chemical equation corresponding to the formation ultrapure $\text{Ge}$ from ${\text{GeO}}_{\text{2}}$ .