Question

which equation listed matches the following word equation? when lithium hydroxide pellets are added to a solution of sulfuric acid, lithium sulfate and water are formed.

Answer 1

LiOH + H2SO4 → Li2SO4 + H2O

Balance the equation:

Reactants:
Li = 1 • 2
O = 1 • 2 + 4
H = 1 • 2+ 2
S = 1

Products:
Li = 2
O = 4 + 1 • 2
H = 2 • 2
S = 1

Balanced Equation:

2LiOH + H2SO4 → Li2SO4 + 2H2O