Question

How do I balance Na + H2O = NaOH + H2

Answer 1

You have to combine each element on each side together.

You would do

1-Na-1 because there is 1 Na on each side

2-H-3 because there is 2 H on one side and 3 H on the other side

1-O-1 because 1 O on one side and 1 O on the other

Your final answer would be 2Na+2H2O-->2NaOH+H2

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