Chapter 8, Problem 8.16PP

Summary Introduction

To determine:

A balanced equation for the hydration of: sodium sulfate, ${\text{Na}}_{\text{2}}{\text{SO}}_{\text{4}}\left(s\right)$, ethyl alcohol, ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}\text{OH}\left(l\right)$ and hypochlorous acid, $\text{HCIO}\left(aq\right)$.

Introduction:

Antoine Lavoisier, French chemist observed and stated law of conservation of matter that matter can neither be created not be destroyed. They merely changes forms which means they do not just disappear or appear. Thus, in an equation it is important to check after balancing to make sure that the number of each element is equal on both sides of equation.