Question

Is the following equation balanced?

2Al + 3NiBr2 AlBr3 + 3Ni

yes
no

Answer 1

No-the equation is not balanced.

Step-by-step explanation:

The balanced equation will be;

2Al + 3NiBr2→ 2AlBr3 + 3Ni

According to the law of conservation of mass, the mass of reactants should always be the same as the mass of the products in a chemical equation.

Therefore, the number of atoms of each element in a chemical equation should always be the same on both sides of the equation, that is the side of reactants and side of products.

Balancing of chemical equations ensures that the number of atoms of each element is equal in both sides of the equation

Answer 2

Answer;

No-the equation is not balanced.

Explanation;

• The balanced equation will be;

2Al + 3NiBr2→ 2AlBr3 + 3Ni

• According to the law of conservation of mass, the mass of reactants should always be the same as the mass of the products in a chemical equation.
• Therefore, the number of atoms of each element in a chemical equation should always be the same on both sides of the equation, that is the side of reactants and side of products.
• Balancing of chemical equations ensures that the number of atoms of each element is equal in both sides of the equation.