Question

When the equation below is correctly balanced, what are the coefficients of Pb and H20, respectively? Pb + H2O + O2 => Pb(OH)2 A. 1,2 B. 2,1 C. 2,2 D. 1,1 E. none of these

Answer 1

The correct coefficients for Pb and H₂O when balancing the equation Pb + H₂O + O₂ ⇒ Pb(OH)₂ are 1 and 2, respectively; therefore, the answer is A. 1,2. This ensures that the chemical equation is fully balanced with the correct number of atoms for each element on both sides.

Step-by-step explanation:

When balancing the chemical equation Pb + H₂O + O₂ ⇒ Pb(OH)₂, the correct coefficients for Pb and H₂O, respectively, are 1 and 2. Balancing chemical equations requires that the same number of atoms for each element be present on both sides of the equation. Starting with lead (Pb), we see that one Pb atom is needed on both sides, so we keep the coefficient for Pb as 1.

Next, we balance the hydrogen atoms. There are two hydrogens in each hydroxide ion, and since there are two hydroxide ions in Pb(OH)₂, this means there are a total of four hydrogen atoms in the product. To balance this, we need 2 molecules of H₂O (since each molecule of water contains two hydrogen atoms, giving us the four we need), making the coefficient for H₂O equal to 2.

Lastly, the oxygen atoms will balance themselves once H and Pb are balanced. With 2 H₂O molecules, we have 2 oxygen atoms, and the Pb(OH)₂ molecule has 2 oxygen atoms as well, which means we don't need any additional O₂ for balance. The balanced equation is 1 Pb + 2 H₂O + O₂ ⇒ 1 Pb(OH)₂. Therefore, the correct answer is A. 1,2.

Answer 2

C

Step-by-step explanation:

Pb + H2O + O2 => Pb(OH)2

Number of oxygen atom on left = 3

Number of oxygen atom on the right = 2

To balance number of oxygen

Change the coefficient of Pb and H2O to two each

2Pb + 2H2O + O2 => 2Pb(OH)2

The coefficient of Pb and H2O is 2,2