Question

Ii Chlorine trifluoride is an extremely reactive substance and, for

Answer 1

Answer:

ClF₃(g) + 2 H₂O(l) ⇒ 3 HF(aq) + HCl(aq) + O₂(g)

Explanation:

Let's consider the unbalanced equation for the reaction between chlorine trifluoride and water to form hydrofluoric acid, hydrochloric acid and oxygen gas.

ClF₃(g) + H₂O(l) ⇒ HF(aq) + HCl(aq) + O₂(g)

We will balance it using the trial and error method.

First, we will balance F  atoms by multiplying HF by 3.

ClF₃(g) + H₂O(l) ⇒ 3 HF(aq) + HCl(aq) + O₂(g)

Then, we will balance H atoms by multiplying H₂O by 2.

ClF₃(g) + 2 H₂O(l) ⇒ 3 HF(aq) + HCl(aq) + O₂(g)

This equation is balanced.