Question

Use the equation to answer the question.

KOH+F₂ → KF+F₂O + H₂O
Which option shows a correctly balanced chemical equation.
(1 point)
O 2KOH +2F2 → KF+ F₂O + H₂O
O 3KOH + 3F2 → KF+ F₂O + 2H₂O
O 3KOH+F₂ →3KF+2F₂O + H₂O
O 2KOH +2F2 → 2KF+ F₂O + H₂O

Answer 1

The correctly balanced chemical equation for the reaction between KOH and F₂ is 2KOH + 2F₂ → 2KF + F₂O + H₂O, where each element is balanced with the lowest whole-number ratio of coefficients. The correct answer is option 1.

Step-by-step explanation:

To correctly balance the chemical equation KOH + F₂ → KF + F₂O + H₂O, we need to ensure that the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation. By examining the provided options, we can find which one reflects the balanced equation.

Option 2KOH + 2F₂ → 2KF + F₂O + H₂O is the correct balance, endorsed by the principle that the coefficients should be in the lowest whole-number ratio that provides the same number of atoms for each element in the reactants and products. Every element here is balanced, with 2 potassium atoms, 4 fluorine atoms, and 2 oxygen atoms appearing in both the reactants and products.