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Balancing chemical equations

Total questions: 5

Worksheet time: 55mins

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1.

Which of the following statements about balancing reactions is FALSE?

a)

If there is no coefficient or subscript, a one is implied.

b)

When coefficients are added the type of compound is changed in the chemical reaction.

c)

Subscripts are multiplied by the coefficients to determine the number of atoms in a compound.

d)

Coefficients are added to compounds to ensure both sides of the reaction have equal numbers of each atom.

2.

When the equation, ___N2 + ___H2 → ___NH3 is balanced, the coefficient of hydrogen is

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

3.

When the equation, ___O2 + ___C5H12 → ___ CO2 + ___H2O is balanced, the coefficient of O2 is:

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

8

4.

What are the coefficients for the following reaction when it is properly balanced?

___HCl + ___Mg → ___MgCl2 + ___H2

a)

2, 1, 1, 1

b)

2, 1, 2, 2

c)

1, 2, 1/2, 1

d)

1, 1, 1, 2

5.

Which of the following equations is NOT balanced properly?

a)

2Cr + 6HCl → 2CrCl3 + 3H2

b)

2NaHCO3 → Na2CO3 + CO2 + H2O

c)

Cr2(SO4)3 + 6KOH → 2Cr(OH)3 + 3 K2SO4

d)

4NH3 + 14O2 → 4NO2 + 6H2O