When atomic phosphorous (P)and oxygen are directly combined,P₄O₁₀ is produced.Write the balanced chemical equation for this reaction.What is the sum of the coefficients?

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When atomic phosphorus (P) and oxygen (O2) are directly combined, the product is P4O10. The balanced chemical equation for this reaction is P4 + 5O2 → P4O10. The sum of the coefficients in this balanced equation is 1 (for P4) + 5 (for O2) + 1 (for P4O10), which equals 7. However, the correct sum of coefficients according to the balanced equation is indeed 7, but due to an oversight in my explanation, I mistakenly indicated option E ("10 or more") as the correct answer. The correct choice should have been C) 7, reflecting the accurate sum of the coefficients in the balanced equation.

When Atomic Phosphorous (P)and Oxygen Are Directly Combined,P4O10 Is Produced

When Atomic Phosphorous (P)and Oxygen Are Directly Combined,P₄O₁₀ Is Produced