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Question 4 of 25

Which two chemical equations are balanced?
A. Na+ MgCl₂ → NaCl + Mg
B. 2LIOH + H₂S → Li₂S + 2H₂O
C. AgNO3 + NaCl → NaNO3 + AgCl
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D. 3PBr3 + 2Cl2 → 3PCl3 + 2Br2

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Answer:

To check whether a chemical equation is balanced or not we usually look if elements on the product side are numerically equal to the reactant side or not.

A. Na + MgCl₂ → NaCl + Mg

Reactant Product

Na = 1 1

Mg = 1 1

Cl = 2 1

Unbalanced

B. 2LiOH + H₂S → Li₂S + 2H₂O

Reactant Product

Li = 2 2

S = 1 1

O = 2 2

H = 4 4

Balanced

C. AgNO₃ + NaCl → NaNO₃ + AgCl

Reactant Product

Ag = 1 1

N = 1 1

Na = 1 1

Cl = 1 1

O = 3 3

Balanced

D. 3PBr₃ + 2Cl₂ → 3PCl₃ + 2Br₂

Reactant Product

P = 3 3

Br = 9 4

Cl = 4 9

Unbalanced

Therefore, equations B and C are balanced chemical equations.

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