The coefficient in a chemical formula represents the amount of each chemical present. The amount of a substance is measured in moles.
The empirical formula is P₂O₃
compound name compound formula elements present
water H2O hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O)
ammonia NH3 nitrogen (N) and hydrogen (H)
carbon monoxide CO carbon (C) and oxygen (O)
carbon dioxide CO2 carbon (C) and oxygen (O)
Answer:
Explanation:
If the reaction is really exothermic (and it is) then the water would spatter all over the place. It would boil off if the container could hold it. It would also react according to the following reaction.
You are talking about a reaction like
2K + 2HOH = 2KOH + H2