Question

Which coefficients will balance the following reaction:

__Li + __Br2 --> __LiBr

A
2, 1, 1
B
2, 2, 1
C
2, 1, 2
D
1, 2, 1

Answer 1

C ) 2, 1, 2

Step-by-step explanation:

The given reaction is synthesis reaction in which lithium and bromine react to form lithium bromide.

Chemical equation:

Li + Br₂ → LiBr

Balanced chemical equation:

2Li + Br₂ → 2LiBr

Step 1:

Li + Br₂ → LiBr

left hand side Right hand side

Li = 1 Li = 1

Br = 2 Br = 1

Step 2:

Li + Br₂ → 2LiBr

left hand side Right hand side

Li = 1 Li = 2

Br = 2 Br = 2

Step 3:

2Li + Br₂ → 2LiBr

left hand side Right hand side

Li = 2 Li = 2

Br = 2 Br = 2