Question

There is no need to balance elementary gas in an equation.
(1) True (2) False

Answer 1

Answer:

False

Explanation:

For a simple reaction as in the electrolysis of water we can see that:

2 H2O(l) → 2 H2(g) + O2(g)

Hence both the gases in the product side are elementary but needs to be balanced as is the case of H2 gas

Answer 2

The given statement is FALSE.

- In any chemical equation, all the reactants and products must be balanced properly.

- If we leave any of the reactant or product unbalanced, it will lead to a big misunderstanding.

- So, it does not matter whether the elementary gas is on the reactant side or or on the product side, it must be balanced.