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RSB [31]
3 years ago
13

Both equation I and II are balanced, but equation II is the correct way to write the balanced equation. Why do you think this is

? (Hint: Think fractions.)
I) 2 SnO2 + 4 H2 → 2 Sn + 4 H2O
II) SnO2 + 2 H2 → Sn + 2 H2O
Chemistry
1 answer:
Vladimir [108]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

Because you have to give the simplest ratio of equation. Equation I can be simplified by dividing all the coefficients by 2 to make it into equation II.

*Every equation has to be in the simplest form of coefficients.

Ratio of Equation I :

2 : 4 : 2 : 4

Ratio of Equation II :

1 : 2 : 1 : 2

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