Question

This ain't Math related but since no one is in Chemistry, Can someone help me on this question...

Which element or elements are NOT balanced in the equation, below?
AlCl3 + K → Al + KCl
A. Al
B. Cl
C. K
D. Al and Cl

Answer 1

what do you think ?

Answer 2

I think D ? i am not sure

Answer 3

nope

Answer 4

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Answer 5

to balance equation, you need to equate all the elements i.e number of particular element in reactant = no.of that particular element in product side

Answer 6

Lets see for Al

Answer 7

can we ?

Answer 8

Sure

Answer 9

on reactant side = 1
on product side=1

Answer 10

right ?

Answer 11

yea

Answer 12

now , see if K is balanced or not ?

Answer 13

K is balanced.

Answer 14

correct

Answer 15

try for Cl?

Answer 16

Cl is balanced

Answer 17

try again !

Answer 18

Ohh so Cl is not balanced.

Answer 19

yup

Answer 20

on reactant side =3
on product side= 1

Answer 21

So it's B then ?

Answer 22

yess

Answer 23

Okay Thank You

Answer 24

your welcome :)q