Question

What are the correct coefficients when this chemical equation is

balanced? *
P4 + 02 P2O5

Answer 1

The coefficients when balancing the chemical equation P4 + O2 --> P2O5 are P4 + 5O2 --> 2P2O5.

Step-by-step explanation:

The coefficients when the chemical equation P4 + O2 → P2O5 is balanced are:

P4 + 5O2 → 2P2O5

The equation is balanced when there are 4 molecules of phosphorus (P4) reacting with 10 molecules of oxygen (O2) to produce 2 molecules of tetraphosphorus decoxide (P2O5).

Answer 2

What are the correct coefficients when this chemical equation is

balanced? *

P4 + 02 P2O5

1, 5, 2

Step-by-step explanation:

For this reaction we have a combination reaction. Balancing Strategies: This combination reaction is a lot easier to balance and if you can get an even number of oxygen atoms on the reactants side of the equation.