Question

Identify the missing coefficient in the balanced equation and classify the type of reaction.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Part A

Balancing means that the same number of elements on one side of the equation must be the same as the number of elements on the other side.

You need 3 carbons on the right side because right now there is only one. Try putting a 3 in front of the CO2 and see if the oxygens come into balance as well.

Al2(CO3)3 ⟶ Al2O3 + ___CO2

Al2(CO3)3 ⟶ Al2O3 + 3CO2

Balance check

Element                Left           Right

Al                            2                2

Carbon(C)              3                3

Oxygen                  9               3 + 6 = 9

And it is balanced.

Part B

It's a decomposition of some kind. Two smaller molecules are created from one larger one.

Answer 2

I think it is decomposition because it processes in which chemical species break up into simpler parts.