____Al+____O2 → ____Al2O3
Which of the following sets of coefficients would correctly balance the equation and why?
A. 2, 2, 2; because you must use the same coefficient for each substance.
B. 2, 3, 2; because you must have the same number of atoms on each side of the equation.
C. 4, 3, 2; because you must have the same number of compounds on each side of the equation.
D. 4, 3, 2; because you may have the same number of atoms on each side of the equation