NO2 +H2O --> HNO3 + NO
3*NO2 +H2O --> 2*HNO3 + NO
Properly balanced right?
yes. Good work.
Yes, the equation is properly balanced.
Yes, the equation is properly balanced. To determine if an equation is balanced, you need to ensure that the number of atoms of each element on both sides of the equation is the same.
In this case, let's analyze the equation:
1 nitrogen (N) atom on the left side
3 nitrogen (N) atoms on the right side
2 hydrogen (H) atoms on the left side
2 hydrogen (H) atoms on the right side
5 oxygen (O) atoms on the left side
7 oxygen (O) atoms on the right side
To balance the equation, you need to adjust the coefficients in front of each compound. By multiplying the coefficients, you can achieve an equal number of atoms on both sides.
In this case, multiplying the coefficient of NO2 by 3, HNO3 by 2, and leaving the coefficient of H2O as 1 balances the equation:
3(NO2) + H2O → 2(HNO3) + NO
Now, let's check if the number of atoms of each element is balanced:
3 nitrogen (N) atoms on the left side
3 nitrogen (N) atoms on the right side
2 hydrogen (H) atoms on the left side
2 hydrogen (H) atoms on the right side
5 oxygen (O) atoms on the left side
5 oxygen (O) atoms on the right side
All the elements are now balanced, so the equation is properly balanced.