Question

Balance the following equation:

H₃PO₄ + CaCl₂ --> Ca₃(PO₄) + HCl
A) H₃PO₄ + 3CaCl₂ → Ca₃(PO₄)₂ + 6HCl
B) 2H₃PO₄ + 3CaCl₂ → 2Ca₃(PO₄)₂ + 6HCl
C) 3H₃PO₄ + 2CaCl₂ → 2Ca₃(PO₄)₂ + 3HCl
D) H₃PO₄ + CaCl₂ → Ca₃(PO₄)₂ + 2HCl

Answer 1

The balanced chemical equation is 2H₃PO₄ + 3CaCl₂ → Ca₃(PO₄)₂ + 6HCl.

Step-by-step explanation:

To balance the chemical equation H₃PO₄ + CaCl₂ → Ca₃(PO₄)₂ + HCl, we need to ensure that the number of atoms of each element is equal on both sides of the equation. The balanced equation is:

2H₃PO₄ + 3CaCl₂ → Ca₃(PO₄)₂ + 6HCl