Question

Given the unbalanced equation: al + cuso4 --> al2(so4)3 + cu. when properly balanced, the sum of the balancing coefficients is select one:
a. 7
b. 6
c. 9
d. 8

Answer 1

2Al + 3CuSO₄  =  Al₂(SO₄)₃ + 3Cu

∑=2+3+1+3=9

c. 9

Answer 2

The sum of the balancing coefficients

\sum=9

Option C is correct

What is an equation?

An equation is simply defined as an equality statement between two expressions containing variables and/or integers.

In conclusion

al + cuso4 --> al2(so4)3 + cu.

2Al + 3CuSO₄  =  Al₂(SO₄)₃ + 3Cu

\sum=2+3+1+3

\sum=9

Read more about Equation

https://brainly.com/question/2263981