A chemical equation does not give information about the following:
- It usually does not give the "state of the substances". There are three states: Solid(s), liquid(q) and gas(vap).
- The chemical equation does not show whether it is complete or incomplete.
- The "speed of the reaction" is not mentioned.
- The "concentration of the substance" whether it is diluted or concentrated is not mentioned.
- The "rate of the reaction", temperature, catalyst, pressure etc is not mentioned. These can be mentioned "above or below the arrow".
<span> Au</span>₂(SeO₄)₃
O = -2 × 4 = -8
Se = + 6
So,
(+6 - 8) = -2
Means (SeO₄) contains -2 charge, Now multiply -2 by 3
-2 ₓ 3 = -6
Means,
Au₂ + (-6) = 0
Au₂ = +6
Or,
Au = 6 / 2
Au = +3
Result:
Au = +3
Se = +6
O = -2
Ni(CN)₂
Cyanide (CN⁻) contains -1 charge,
So,
N = -3
C = +2
Then,
Ni + (-1)₂ = 0
Ni - 2 = 0
Or,
Ni = +2
Result:
N = -3
C = +2
Ni = +2
