Question

26. Balance the following equations: Ca(s) + H3PO4(aq)Ca3(PO4)2(s) + H2(g)

Answer 1

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Ca + H₃PO₄ → Ca₃(PO₄)₂ + H₂

Balance PO₄.

1 on the left, 2 on the right. Add a coefficient of 2 in front of H₃PO₄.

Ca + 2H₃PO₄ → Ca₃(PO₄)₂ + H₂

Balance H.

6 on the left, 2 on the right. Add a coefficient of 3 in front of H₂.

Ca + 2H₃PO₄ → Ca₃(PO₄)₂ + 3H₂

Balance Ca.

1 on the right, 3 on the right. Add a coefficient of 3 in front of Ca.

3Ca + 2H₃PO₄ → Ca₃(PO₄)₂ + 3H₂

Our final balanced equation:

3Ca + 2H₃PO₄ → Ca₃(PO₄)₂ + 3H₂

Hope this helps!