In the following equation, which of these is the correct sum of all the coefficients when the equation is balanced?
_____ CaCl ₂ (aq) + _____ K ₂ CO ₃ (aq) → _____ KCl(aq) + _____ CaCO ₃ (s)

Question

In the following equation, which of these is the correct sum of all the coefficients when the equation is balanced? _____ CaCl ₂ (aq) + _____ K ₂ CO ₃ (aq) → _____ KCl(aq) + _____ CaCO ₃ (s)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To balance the equation, the coefficients are 1 CaCl2 + 1 K2CO3 → 2 KCl + 1 CaCO3. The sum of the coefficients is 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 5.

In the Following Equation, Which of These Is the Correct