Question

Balance the following equationK3PO4 + HCl => KCl + H3PO4

Answer 1

1) Write the chemical equation.

`K_3PO_4+HCl\rightarrow KCl+H_3PO_4`

List the elements (or polyatomic ions) in the reactants.

K: 3

P: 1

O: 4

H: 1

Cl: 1

List the elements (or polyatomic ions) in the reactants.

K: 1

P: 1

O: 4

H: 3

Cl: 1

2) Balance K.

`K_3PO_4+HCl\rightarrow3KCl+H_3PO_4`

List the elements (or polyatomic ions) in the reactants.

K: 3

P: 1

O: 4

H: 1

Cl: 1

List the elements (or polyatomic ions) in the reactants.

K: 3

P: 1

O: 4

H: 3

Cl: 3

3) Balance Cl.

`K_3PO_4+3HCl\rightarrow3KCl+H_3PO_4`

List the elements (or polyatomic ions) in the reactants.

K: 3

P: 1

O: 4

H: 3

Cl: 3

List the elements (or polyatomic ions) in the reactants.

K: 3

P: 1

O: 4

H: 3

Cl: 3

4) The balanced chemical equation.

`K_3PO_4+3HCl\rightarrow3KCl+H_3PO_4`

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