Question

Now that you have learned to balance equations using the models on the simulation. See if you can balance the(These are not found in the sim). Balance the reactions given

Answer 1

1)

Na3PO4 + H2SO4 => Na2SO4 + H3PO4

We must have the same number of atoms on both sides.

We start with Na,

2 Na3PO4 + H2SO4 =>3 Na2SO4 + H3PO4 (6 Na on both sides)

Then we proceed with P,

2 Na3PO4 + H2SO4 =>3 Na2SO4 +2 H3PO4 (2 P on both sides)

After that, we continue with S,

2 Na3PO4 + 3 H2SO4 =>3 Na2SO4 +2 H3PO4 (3 S)

The number of H and O are solved.

Answer: 2 Na3PO4 + 3 H2SO4 =>3 Na2SO4 +2 H3PO4