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Is H2O2 H20+O2 balanced? If not then show why. ANSWER NOW!

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Answer:

H₂O₂(l)→ H₂O(l) + O₂(g) : Reaction is not Balanced

Step-by-step explanation:

  • A balanced chemical equation is one that has the same number of atoms of each element on both sides.
  • The equation: H₂O₂(l)→ H₂O(l) + O₂(g) is not balanced because the number of oxygen atoms are not equal on either side of the equation.
  • Balancing chemical equations ensures that the law of conservation of mass in chemical equation is obeyed.
  • Therefore, to balance the chemical equation above we will ensure the number of oxygen atoms and those of hydrogen are equal on both side of the equation.

That is; 2H₂O₂(l)→ 2H₂O(l) + O₂(g)

  • We have 4 hydrogen atoms on either side and 4 oxygen atoms on either side.

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