What is the molecular ratio of the following equation? HNO3 + KOH = H2O + KNO3
You do it the same way I did the previous problem for you. Use the coefficients in the balanced equation.
To determine the molecular ratio in a chemical equation, you need to balance the equation first. Balancing the equation ensures that the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides.
The balanced equation for the reaction between HNO3 and KOH is:
HNO3 + KOH = H2O + KNO3
In this balanced equation, the coefficients in front of the formulas represent the number of molecules or moles involved in the reaction. Therefore, the molecular ratio of the equation is obtained by comparing the coefficients.
From the balanced equation, we can see that the coefficient of HNO3 is 1, KOH is 1, H2O is 1, and KNO3 is 1.
So, the molecular ratio of HNO3 : KOH : H2O : KNO3 is 1 : 1 : 1 : 1. This indicates that for every 1 molecule (or mole) of HNO3 and KOH, 1 molecule (or mole) of H2O and KNO3 are formed.