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What are the coefficients needed to balance this equation: NH3 +0₂ → N₂ + H₂O?​

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Answer:

4 NH₃ + 3 O₂ -----> 2 N₂ + 6 H₂O

Step-by-step explanation:

An equation is balanced when there is an equal amount of each element on both sides of a reaction. To balance the elements, you can add coefficients to modify the amount of elements/molecules present. It is important to have the smallest coefficients possible.

The unbalanced equation:

NH₃ + O₂ -----> N₂ + H₂O

Reactants: 1 nitrogen, 3 hydrogen, 2 oxygen

Products: 2 nitrogen, 2 hydrogen, 1 oxygen

The balanced equation:

4 NH₃ + 3 O₂ -----> 2 N₂ + 6 H₂O

Reactants: 4 nitrogen, 12 hydrogen, 6 oxygen

Products: 4 nitrogen, 12 hydrogen, 6 oxygen

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