Question

Complete and balance each of the following chemical equations. (In some cases, there may be more than one correct answer.

(a) P4 + Al →
(b) P4 + Na →
(c) P4 + F2 →
(d) P4 + Cl2 →
(e) P4 + O2 →
(f) P4 O6 + O2 →

Answer 1

The chemical equations with phosphorus (P4) can be balanced as shown, given that each element's atoms are conserved across the reaction equation.

Step-by-step explanation:

Completing and balancing chemical equations is crucial to understanding chemical reactions. For the given chemical equations that include phosphorus (P4), the following are possible balanced reactions:

• (a) 3P4 + 4Al → 2AlP + Al2P3
• (b) P4 + 3Na → 3Na3P
• (c) P4 + 6F2 → 4PF3
• (d) P4 + 6Cl2 → 4PCl3
• (e) P4 + 5O2 → P4O10
• (f) P4O6 + 2O2 → P4O10

Each element's atoms must be conserved in the reaction, ensuring the same number appear on each side of the equation.