KNO3 + H2CO3 = K2CO3 + HNO3 ? pls balance this equation ??
Answers
The balanced chemical equation is 2KNO₃+H₂CO₃ → K₂CO₃+2HNO₃.
Explanation:
- The law of conservation of mass states that mass can neither be created nor be destroyed.
- This applies to the chemical equations as well. So, in order to obey this law the equations are balanced.
- The given chemical equation : KNO₃+H₂CO₃ → K₂CO₃+HNO₃ contains.
Element Reactant Product
K 1 2
N 1 1
O 6 6
H 2 1
C 1 1
- Potassium and hydrogen atoms differ in their number. So, we will multiply KNO₃ by 2 and HNO₃ by 2. The reaction will be equal to 2KNO₃+H₂CO₃ → K₂CO₃+2HNO₃
- Now the atoms will be:
Element Reactant Product
K 2 2
N 2 2
O 9 9
H 2 2
C 1 1
- The equation is now balanced and equal to 2KNO₃+H₂CO₃ → K₂CO₃+2HNO₃