Question

Tell Whether or not each equation is balanced

mark A if you think it is correct
mark B if you think it is not balanced

1) 2Fe(OH)3 → Fe2O3 + 3H20
2) 2Al(OH)3→ Al2O3+ 3 H2O

Answer 1

2Fe(OH)3 → Fe2O3 + 3H2O

There are 2 iron atoms on the left, and 2 iron atoms on the right. There are 6 oxygen atoms on the left, and 6 oxygen atoms on the right. There are 6 hydrogen atoms on the left and 6 hydrogen atoms on the right.

This equation is balanced.

2Al(OH)3→ Al2O3+ 3H2O

There are 2 aluminum atoms on the left, and 2 aluminum atoms on the right. There are 6 oxygen atoms on the left, and 6 oxygen atoms on the right. There are 6 hydrogen atoms on the left and 6 hydrogen atoms on the right.

This equation is balanced.