Question

Write a balanced equation for the following reaction;

potassium metal reacts with nitrogen gas to form potassium nitride

Answer 1

6K + N₂ —> 2K₃N

Step-by-step explanation:

K + N₂ —> K₃N

The above equation can be balanced as illustrated below:

K + N₂ —> K₃N

There are 2 atoms of N on the left side and 1 atom on the right side. It can be balance by putting 2 in front of K₃N as shown below:

K + N₂ —> 2K₃N

There are 6 atoms of K on the right side and 1 atom on the left side. It can be balance by putting 6 in front of K as shown below:

6K + N₂ —> 2K₃N

Now the equation is balanced.