It represents the number of moles required of that molecule to balance the chemical equation, which means to have the reaction chemically happen and goes to completion.
For example:
CH4 + O2 --> H2O + CO2 that is not balanced
with the coefficients located
CH4 + 2O2 --> 2H2O + CO2 now with the coefficients the number of oxygen and hydrogen on each side are equal
Let us assume that there is a 100g sample of Opal. The masses of each element will be:
29.2g Si
33.3g O
37.5g H2O
Now we divide each constituent's mass by its Mr to get the moles present
Si: (29.2 / 28) = 1.04
O: (33.3 / 16) = 2.08
H2O: (37.5 / 18) = 2.08
Now we divide by the smallest number and obtain:
Si: 1
O: 2
H2O: 2
Thus, the empirical formula of Opal is:
SiO2 . 2H2O
Answer:
Yes because the law of conservation of matter is followed. There are equal numbers of atoms of all elements in the
reactants and products.
Explanation:
A balanced equation conform to the law of conservation of matter. While unbalanced equation suggests that matter has been created or destroyed.
Na3PO4 + 3KOH —> 3NaOH + K3PO4
A careful observation of the above equation proved that the equation is balanced is balanced because there are equal numbers of atoms of all elements in the
reactants and products.
