Answer:
The coefficient of Z₂ is 1.
Explanation:
From the question given above:
X + ZY —> XY + Z₂
Next, we shall balance the equation to obtain the coefficient of Z₂. This can be obtained as follow:
X + ZY —> XY + Z₂
There is 1 atom of Z on the left side and 2 atoms on the right side. It can be balance by putting 2 in front of ZY as shown below:
X + 2ZY —> XY + Z₂
There are 2 atoms of Y on the left side and 1 atom on the right side. It can be balance by putting 2 in front of XY as shown below:
X + 2ZY —> 2XY + Z₂
Now, we have 1 atom of X on the left side and 2 atoms on the right side. It can be balance by putting 2 in front of X as shown below:
2X + 2ZY —> 2XY + Z₂
Now the equation is balanced.
Thus, the coefficient of Z₂ is 1.
