Consider the unbalanced equation. _Mg(NO3)2(aq) + _K3PO4(aq) _Mg3(PO4)2(s) + _KNO3(aq) Which sequence of coefficients should be placed in the blanks to balance this equation?

Question

Consider the unbalanced equation. _Mg(NO3)2(aq) + _K3PO4(aq)  _Mg3(PO4)2(s) + _KNO3(aq) Which sequence of coefficients should be placed in the blanks to balance this equation?

joannablackwelder · Answer

To balance the equation, you need the same number of atoms on each side of the reaction.

joannablackwelder · Answer

Since the polyatomic ions stay together on each side you can treat them as a unit if you want. It might simplify things a bit.