Question

Balance the chemical equation below using the smallest possible whole number stoichiometric coefficients.

P4(s) + NaOH(aq) + H2O(l) -> Ph3(g) + Na2HPO3(aq)

Answer 1

The balanced chemical equation for this reaction is 3 Ba(NO3)2(aq) + 2Na3PO4(aq) → Ba3(PO4)2(s) + 6NaNO3(aq).

Step-by-step explanation:

The balanced chemical equation for the reaction is:

3 Ba(NO3)2(aq) + 2Na3PO4(aq) → Ba3(PO4)2(s) + 6NaNO3(aq)

This equation is balanced using the smallest possible whole number stoichiometric coefficients, which ensures that the number of each type of atom is equal on both sides of the equation.

Answer 2

I used a,b c, d in the equation as substituted coefficients to find the unknown for each element of P, Na, O, H, and I got

P4(s) + 4NaOH(aq) + 2H20(l)---->2Ph3 +2Na2HPO3(aq).

which I think should be the answer.