2Al+6HCl⇒3H₂+2AlCl₃
Further explanation
Equalization of chemical reaction equations can be done using variables. Steps in equalizing the reaction equation:
• 1. gives a coefficient on substances involved in the equation of reaction such as a, b, or c etc.
• 2. make an equation based on the similarity of the number of atoms where the number of atoms = coefficient × index between reactant and product
• 3. Select the coefficient of the substance with the most complex chemical formula equal to 1
Reaction
Al+HCl⇒H₂+AlCl₃
aAl+bHCl⇒cH₂+AlCl₃
Al, left=a, right=1⇒a=1
Cl, left=b, right=3⇒b=3
H, left=b, right=2c⇒b=2c⇒3=2c⇒c=3/2
the equation becomes :
Al+3HCl⇒3/2H₂+AlCl₃ x2
2Al+6HCl⇒3H₂+2AlCl₃