Question

P4 + KClO3 ---> KCl + P2O5
Can anyone explain to me how to balance this equation please?

Answer 1

should i give u the answer directly?

Answer 2

well i have the answer i just can't figure out how to do it

Answer 3

it's basically trial and error, start off by looking at what you have and write it down

left side: 4 P right side: 2 P

so add coefficients where appropriate

you have to play around with this stuff, theres no secret equation to give you results.
Make you sure keep track of everything and you should be okay

Answer 4

if you inspect, the only thing that is problematic are the oxygens, since they're in weird ratios, this is where your knowledge of multiplication tables comes in to find common factors

Answer 5

P4 + KClO3 ---> KCl + P2O5

balance the oxygens..

P4 + 5KClO3 ---> KCl + 3P2O5

now balance the KCl

P4 + 5KClO3 ---> 5KCl + 3P2O5

now balance the Phosphorous

3/2P4 + 5KClO3 ---> 5KCl + 3P2O5

since you end up with a fraction, multiply everything by 2 to get rid of it

3P4 + 10KClO3 ---> 10KCl + 6P2O5

Answer 6

this was a big help! thank you so much!

Answer 7

no prob !