
Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The given chemical equation needs to be balanced.
Concept Introduction:
First, list the number of atoms of each element involved in the reaction then balance the given chemical equation.
(a)

Answer to Problem 36A
Explanation of Solution
First, list the number of atoms of each element involved in the reaction.
Element | Reactant side | Product side |
K | 1 | 1 |
O | 3 | 5 |
H | 2 | 3 |
Reactants side:
K = 1
O = 2 + 1 = 3
H = 2
Products side:
K = 1
O = 1 + 2 + 2 = 5
H = 1 + 2 = 3
Balance the number of H atoms on both sides. On the reactant side there are 2 H atoms and on the product side there are 3 H atoms. Put a 2 before H2O and a 2 before KOH.
Element | Reactant side | Product side |
K | 1 | 2 |
O | 4 | 6 |
H | 4 | 4 |
Reactants side:
K = 1
O = 2 + 1(2) = 4
H = 2(2) = 4
Products side:
K = 1(2) = 2
O = 1(2) + 2 + 2 = 6
H = 1(2) + 2 = 4
Balance the number of O atoms on both sides. On the reactant side there are 4 O atoms and on the product side there are 6 O atoms. On the reactant side put a 2 before KO2
Element | Reactant side | Product side |
K | 2 | 2 |
O | 6 | 6 |
H | 4 | 4 |
Reactants side:
K = 1(2) = 2
O = 2(4) + 1(2) = 6
H = 2(2) = 4
Products side:
K = 1(2) = 2
O = 1(2) + 2 + 2 = 6
H = 1(2) + 2 = 4
The balanced equation is as follows:
(b)
Interpretation:
The given chemical equation needs to be balanced.
Concept Introduction:
First, list the number of atoms of each element involved in the reaction then balance the given chemical equation.
(b)

Answer to Problem 36A
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Explanation of Solution
First, list the number of atoms of each element involved in the reaction.
Element | Reactant side | Product side |
P | 2 | 1 |
Cl | 6 | 10 |
H | 1 | 2 |
O | 1 | 3 |
Reactants side:
Fe = 2
O = 3 + 3 = 6
H = 1
N = 1
Products side:
Fe = 1
O = 9 + 1 = 10
H = 2
N = 3
Balance the number of Fe atoms on both sides. On the reactant side there are 2 Fe atoms and on the product side there are 1 Fe atom. Put a 2 before Fe(NO3)3
Element | Reactant side | Product side |
P | 2 | 2 |
Cl | 6 | 19 |
H | 1 | 2 |
O | 1 | 6 |
Reactants side:
Fe = 2
O = 3 + 3 = 6
H = 1
N = 1
Products side:
Fe = 1(2) = 2
O = 9(2) + 1 = 19
H = 2
N = 3(2) = 6
Balance the number of N atoms on both sides. On the reactant side there are 1 N atoms and on the product side there are 6 N atoms. Put a 6 before HNO3
Element | Reactant side | Product side |
P | 2 | 2 |
Cl | 21 | 19 |
H | 6 | 2 |
O | 6 | 6 |
Reactants side:
Fe = 2
O = 3 + 3(6) = 21
H = 1(6) = 6
N = 1(6) = 6
Products side:
Fe = 1(2) = 2
O = 9(2) + 1 = 19
H = 2
N = 3(2) = 6
Balance the number of H atoms on both sides. On the reactant side there are 6 H atoms and on the product side there are 2 H atoms. Put a 3 before H2O
Element | Reactant side | Product side |
Fe | 2 | 2 |
O | 21 | 21 |
H | 6 | 6 |
N | 6 | 6 |
Reactants side:
Fe = 2
O = 3 + 3(6) = 21
H = 1(6) = 6
N = 1(6) = 6
Products side:
Fe = 1(2) = 2
O = 9(2) + 1(3) = 21
H = 2(3) = 6
N = 3(2) = 6
The equation is already balanced:
(c)
Interpretation:
The given chemical equation is to be balanced.
Concept Introduction:
First, list the number of atoms of each element involved in the reaction then balance the given chemical equation.
(c)

Answer to Problem 36A
Explanation of Solution
First, list the number of atoms of each element involved in the reaction.
Element | Reactant side | Product side |
N | 1 | 1 |
H | 3 | 2 |
O | 2 | 2 |
Reactants side:
N = 1
H = 3
O = 2
Products side:
N = 1
H = 2
O = 1 + 1 = 2
Balance the number of H atoms on both sides. On the reactant side there are 3 H atoms and on the product side there are 2 H atom. Put a 2 before NH3 and put a 3 before H2O
Element | Reactant side | Product side |
N | 2 | 1 |
H | 6 | 6 |
O | 2 | 4 |
Reactants side:
N = 1(2) = 2
H = 3(2) = 6
O = 2
Products side:
N = 1
H = 2(3) = 6
O = 1 + 1(3) = 4
Balance the number of N atoms on both sides. On the reactant side there are 2 N atoms and on the product side there are 1 N atoms. Put a 2 before NO.
Element | Reactant side | Product side |
N | 2 | 2 |
H | 6 | 6 |
O | 2 | 5 |
Reactants side:
N = 1(2) = 2
H = 3(2) = 6
O = 2
Products side:
N = 1(2) = 2
H = 2(3) = 6
O = 1(2) + 1(3) = 5
Balance the number of O atoms on both sides. On the reactant side there are 2 O atoms and on the product side there are 5 atoms. Put a 5/2 before O2
Element | Reactant side | Product side |
N | 2 | 2 |
H | 6 | 6 |
O | 5 | 5 |
Reactants side:
N = 1(2) = 2
H = 3(2) = 6
O = 2(5/2) = 5
Products side:
N = 1(2) = 2
H = 2(3) = 6
O = 1(2) + 1(3) = 5
Multiply the equation by 2 to get the lowest ratio of whole numbers.
The equation is already balanced:
(d)
Interpretation:
The given chemical equation needs to be balanced.
Concept Introduction:
First, list the number of atoms of each element involved in the reaction then balance the given chemical equation.
(d)

Answer to Problem 36A
Explanation of Solution
First, list the number of atoms of each element involved in the reaction.
Element | Reactant side | Product side |
P | 1 | 1 |
Cl | 5 | 1 |
H | 2 | 4 |
O | 1 | 4 |
Reactants side:
P = 1
Cl = 5
H = 2
O = 1
Products side:
P = 1
Cl = 1
H = 3 + 1
O = 4
Balance the number of Cl atoms on both sides. On the reactant side there are 5 Cl atoms and on the product side there are 1 Cl atom. Put a 5 before HCl.
Element | Reactant side | Product side |
P | 1 | 1 |
Cl | 5 | 5 |
H | 2 | 8 |
O | 1 | 4 |
Reactants side:
P = 1
Cl = 5
H = 2
O = 1
Products side:
P = 1
Cl = 1(5) = 5
H = 3 + 1(5) = 8
O = 4
Balance the number of H atoms on both sides. On the reactant side there are 2 H atoms and on the product side there are 8 H atoms. Put a 4 before H2O.
Element | Reactant side | Product side |
P | 1 | 1 |
Cl | 5 | 5 |
H | 8 | 8 |
O | 4 | 4 |
Reactants side:
P = 1
Cl = 5
H = 2(4) = 8
O = 1(4) = 4
Products side:
P = 1
Cl = 1(5) = 5
H = 3 + 1(5) = 8
O = 4
The equation is already balanced:
(e)
Interpretation:
The given chemical equation needs to be balanced.
Concept Introduction:
First, list the number of atoms of each element involved in the reaction then balance the given chemical equation.
(e)

Answer to Problem 36A
Explanation of Solution
First, list the number of atoms of each element involved in the reaction.
Element | Reactant side | Product side |
C | 2 | 1 |
H | 6 | 2 |
O | 3 | 3 |
Balance the number of C atoms on both sides. On the reactant side there are 2 C atoms and on the product side there are 1 C atom. Put a 2 before CO2
Element | Reactant side | Product side |
C | 2 | 2 |
H | 6 | 2 |
O | 3 | 5 |
Balance the number of H atoms on both sides. On the reactant side there are 6 H atoms and on the product side there are 2 H atoms. Put a 3 before H2O.
Element | Reactant side | Product side |
C | 2 | 2 |
H | 6 | 6 |
O | 3 | 7 |
Balance the number of O atoms on both sides. On the reactant side there are 3 O atoms and on the product side there are 7 O atoms. Put a 3 before O2.
Element | Reactant side | Product side |
C | 2 | 2 |
H | 6 | 6 |
O | 7 | 7 |
The equation is already balanced:
(f)
Interpretation:
The given chemical equation needs to be balanced.
Concept Introduction:
First, list the number of atoms of each element involved in the reaction then balance the given chemical equation.
(f)

Answer to Problem 36A
Explanation of Solution
First, list the number of atoms of each element involved in the reaction.
Element | Reactant side | Product side |
Ca | 1 | 1 |
O | 1 | 2 |
C | 1 | 3 |
Balance the number of O atoms on both sides. On the reactant side there are 1 O atom and on the product side there are 2 O atoms. Put a 2 before CaO(s).
Element | Reactant side | Product side |
Ca | 2 | 1 |
O | 2 | 2 |
C | 1 | 3 |
Balance the number of Ca atoms on both sides. On the reactant side there are 2 Ca atoms and on the product side there are 1 Ca atom. Put a 2 before CaC2.
Element | Reactant side | Product side |
Ca | 2 | 2 |
O | 2 | 2 |
C | 1 | 5 |
Balance the number of C atoms on both sides. On the reactant side there are 1 C atom and on the product side there are 5 C atoms. Put a 5 before C(s).
Element | Reactant side | Product side |
Ca | 2 | 2 |
O | 2 | 2 |
C | 5 | 5 |
The equation is already balanced
(g)
Interpretation:
The given chemical equation needs to be balanced.
Concept Introduction:
First, list the number of atoms of each element involved in the reaction then balance the given chemical equation.
(g)

Answer to Problem 36A
Explanation of Solution
First, list the number of atoms of each element involved in the reaction.
Reactants side:
Mo = 1
S = 2
O = 2
Products side:
Mo = 1
S = 1
O = 3 + 2 = 5
Balance the number of S atoms on both sides. On the reactant side there are 2 S atoms and on the product side there are 1 S atom. Put a 2 before SO2.
Element | Reactant side | Product side |
Mo | 1 | 1 |
S | 2 | 2 |
O | 2 | 7 |
Balance the number of O atoms on both sides. On the reactant side there are 2 O atoms and on the product side there are 7 O atoms. Put a 7/2 before O2.
Multiply the equation by 2 to get the lowest ratio of whole numbers.
Element | Reactant side | Product side |
Mo | 1 | 1 |
S | 2 | 2 |
O | 7 | 7 |
The equation is already balanced:
(h)
Interpretation:
The given chemical equation needs to be balanced.
Concept Introduction:
First, list the number of atoms of each element involved in the reaction then balance the given chemical equation.
(h)

Answer to Problem 36A
Explanation of Solution
First, list the number of atoms of each element involved in the reaction.
Element | Reactant side | Product side |
Fe | 1 | 1 |
C | 2 | 2 |
H | 2 | 2 |
O | 6 | 6 |
The equation is already balanced:
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