Balance the following reaction. A coefficient of "1" is understood. Choose option "blank" for the correct answer if the coeffici

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ent is "1."
Al + HCl → AlCl3 + H2

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jeka57 [31] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-10T09:55:50+03:00

<h2>Greetings!</h2>

When balancing an equation, you need to know how many of each atom is on each side.

Left hand side:

1 Al , 1H , 1 Cl

Right hand side:

1 Al , 3 Cl, 2 H

You need to change the numbers on each side until the same amount is on both sides:

Al + HCl → AlC₃ + H₂

Al + 3HCl → AlC₃ + H₂

Al + 3HCl → AlC₃ + 3H₂

Al + 6HCl → AlC₃ + 3H₂

Al + 6HCl → 2AlC₃ + 3H₂

2Al + 6HCl → 2AlC₃ + 3H₂

Which is now balanced!

The balanced equation again is:

<h3>2Al + 6HCl → 2AlC₃ + 3H₂</h3>
<h2>Hope this helps!</h2>