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____H3PO4 + ____ KOH --> ______K3PO4 + ____H2O can someone please balance that chemical equation?

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Answer:

H3PO4 + 3KOH ----> K3PO4 + 3H2O

Step-by-step explanation:

The valency of K element is + 1 while that of PO4 compound is -3

Hence, at least 3 K atoms are needed to combine with PO4 to form K3PO4 compound.

Hence, the revised equation will be

H3PO4 + 3KOH ----> K3PO4 + 3H2O

Now, the number of atoms and charges of each element is a given equation are equal on both the left and right hand side.

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