Answer:
2 Al(s) + 3 H₂SO₄(aq) ⇒ Al₂(SO₄)₃(aq) + 3 H₂(g)
Explanation:
Let's consider the unbalanced equation for the single replacement reaction between Al and H₂SO₄.
Al(s) + H₂SO₄(aq) ⇒ Al₂(SO₄)₃(aq) + H₂(g)
We will begin balancing S atoms by multiplying H₂SO₄ by 3.
Al(s) + 3 H₂SO₄(aq) ⇒ Al₂(SO₄)₃(aq) + H₂(g)
Then, we balance Al atoms by multiplying Al by 2.
2 Al(s) + 3 H₂SO₄(aq) ⇒ Al₂(SO₄)₃(aq) + H₂(g)
Finally, we get the balanced equation by multiplying H₂ by 3.
2 Al(s) + 3 H₂SO₄(aq) ⇒ Al₂(SO₄)₃(aq) + 3 H₂(g)
