Question

Od
HXO(s)
HX(s)
O2 (g)
Balanced Ratio?

Answer 1

2:2:1

Step-by-step explanation:

The reaction expression is given as:

HXO → HX + O₂

We are to balanced this unbalanced reaction expression.

To solve this put, coefficient a, b and c before every specie:

aHXO → bHX + cO₂

Now use a mathematical approach to solve this;

Conserving H: a = b

X: a = b

O: a = 2c

let a = 1, b = 1 and c =
`(1)/(2)`

Multiply through by 2;

a = 2, b = 2 and c = 1

So;

2HXO → 2HX + O₂

Balanced ratio; 2:2:1