Question

A chemical equation is shown below.

FeC13 + NaOH -> NaCl + Fe(OH)3

What are the coefficients that should be added to balance this question?

Explain how this chemical reaction demonstrates the conservation of mass.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Balance the OHs first. There's 3 on the right.

FeC13 + 3NaOH -> NaCl + Fe(OH)3

Now balance the Nas. There are 3 on the left.

FeC13 + 3NaOH -> 3NaCl + Fe(OH)3

The equation is now balanced

Chemical         Left         Right

Fe                      1              1

Na                     3             3

Cl                      3             3

OH                   3              3