Question

H2(g) + Co(g) _CH3OH balance the equation ​

Answer 1

Answer:

CO + 2H2 = CH3OH

Explanation:

1. Label Each Compound With a Variable

  aCO + bH2 = cCH3OH

2. Create a System of Equations, One Per Element

  C: 1a + 0b = 1c

  O: 1a + 0b = 1c

  H: 0a + 2b = 4c

3. Solve For All Variables (using substitution, gauss elimination, or a calculator)

  a = 1

  b = 2

  c = 1

4. Substitute Coefficients and Verify Result

  CO + 2H2 = CH3OH

      L R

  C: 1 1 ✔️

  O: 1 1 ✔️

  H: 4 4 ✔️