Question

Classify the chemical equations as being balanced or not balanced. 2CO 2NO → 2CO2 N2 6CO2 6H2O → C6H12O6 O2 H2CO3 → H2O CO2 2Cu O2 → CuO.

Answer 1

Answer:

2CO 2NO → 2CO2 N2 : Balanced

6CO2 6H2O → C6H12O6 : Unbalanced

H2CO3 → H2O CO2 : Balanced

2Cu O2 → CuO : Unbalanced

Explanation:

1.) 2CO 2NO → 2CO2 N2

2 Carbon 2

4 Oxygen 4

2 Nitrogen 2

The amount of atoms of each element on each side of the equation are the same therefore the equation is balanced.

2.) 6CO2 6H2O → C6H12O6 O2

6 Carbon 6

12 Oxygen 8

12 Hydrogen 12

The amount of oxygen atoms is different on both sides of the equation therefore the equation is not balanced.

3.) H2CO3 → H2O CO2

2 Hydrogen 2

1 Carbon 1

3 Oxygen 3

The amount of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation therefore the equation is balanced.

2Cu O2 → CuO.

2 Cu 2

2 O 1

The amount of oxygen atoms is different on both sides of the equation therefore the equation is not balanced.