Question

3. Balance the following chemical equation.
a) Na + H2O| NaOH + H2​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Since the number of atoms is equal on both the side of the equations, the given chemical equation is balanced.

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Balancing the given equation.

Atom Reactant side Product side

H 2 3

O 1 1

Answer 2

Answer:

Balanced equation: 2Na+2H2O→2NaOH+H2

In other words, the mass and the charge are balanced on both sides of the reaction.