Answer:
To balance the reaction, we should put a 4 in front of Al
Explanation:
<u>Step 1:</u> Data given
AI+3O2->2AI2O3
<u>Step 2:</u> Balance the equation
On the right side we have 2*3 = 6 oxygen atoms
On the left side we have 3*2 = 6 oxygen atoms as well, so those are on both side balanced
On the right side we have 2*2 = 4 Al atoms
On the left side we have only 1 Al atom
We should multiply this by 4 (place a 4 in front of the Al)
4AI + 3O2 → 2AI2O3
Now al atoms are balanced on both sides.