Question

Balance this equation: __ UO2(s) + __ HF(ℓ) → __ UF4(s) + __ H2O(ℓ) Though you would not normally do so, enter the coefficient of "1" if needed. UO2(s) HF(ℓ) UF4(s) H2O(ℓ)

Answer 1

The balanced equation is given below:

UO2(s) + 4HF(l) —› UF4(s) + 2H2O(l)

The coefficients are: 1, 4, 1, 2

Step-by-step explanation:

UO2(s) + HF(l) —› UF4(s) + H2O(l)

The above equation can be balance as follow:

There are 2 atoms of O on the left side and 1 atom on the right side. It can be balanced by writing 2 in front of H2O as shown below:

UO2(s) + HF(l) —› UF4(s) + 2H2O(l)

There are 4 atoms of F on the right side and 1 atom on the left side. It can be balanced by writing 4 in front of HF as shown below:

UO2(s) + 4HF(l) —› UF4(s) + 2H2O(l)

Now, the equation is balanced.

The coefficients are: 1, 4, 1, 2.