Answer:
2K + HgCl2 —> Hg + 2KCl
Explanation:
K + HgCl2 —> Hg + KCl
The above equation is not balanced
To balance the equation, do the following.
First, put 2 in front of KCl, the equation becomes,
K + HgCl2 —> Hg + 2KCl
Now we see that Cl is balanced but K is not. To balance K, put 2 in front of K as shown below:
2K + HgCl2 —> Hg + 2KCl
Now we can that the equation is balanced
Answer:
11
Explanation:
Data obtained from the question include:
Mass number = 23
Neutron = 12
Atomic number =.?
Next, we shall determine the number of protons present in the element.
This can be achieved by doing the following:
Mass number = Proton + Neutron
Mass number = 23
Neutron = 12
Proton =...?
Mass number = Proton + Neutron
23 = Proton + 12
Collect like terms
Proton = 23 – 12
Proton = 11
The atomic number of an element is equal to the proton number.
Atomic number = proton number
Proton number = 11
Atomic number = proton = 11
Therefore, the atomic number is 11.
