Consider an aqueous solution of calcium nitrate added to an aqueous solution of sodium phosphate.Write and balance the equation for this reaction to answer the following question.What is the sum of the coefficients when the molecular equation is balanced in standard form?

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The balanced molecular equation for the reaction between calcium nitrate and sodium phosphate is:

Ca(NO3)2 (aq) + Na3PO4 (aq) → Ca3(PO4)2 (s) + 6 NaNO3 (aq)

The sum of the coefficients in this equation is 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 6 = 12. Therefore, the answer is E.

Consider an Aqueous Solution of Calcium Nitrate Added to an Aqueous