i need help with a balanced equation for the displacement of aluminum in the soil and H+ ions from acid rain? (for leaching)
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To balance the equation for the displacement of aluminum in the soil and H+ ions from acid rain, we need to consider the chemical reactions involved.
First, let's write the unbalanced equation:
Aluminum (Al) + Acid (H+) → Aluminum ion (Al3+) + Hydrogen gas (H2)
Now, let's balance the equation step by step:
1. Start by counting the number of atoms on both sides of the equation. In this case, we have:
Aluminum (Al): 1 on the left, 1 on the right
Hydrogen (H): 1 on the left, 2 on the right
2. To balance the hydrogen atoms, we can add a coefficient of 2 in front of the acid (H+):
Al + 2H+ → Al3+ + H2
Now, the hydrogen atoms are balanced with 2 on both sides.
3. Finally, check if the aluminum atoms are balanced. In this case, it already is, with 1 Al on both sides.
The balanced equation for the displacement of aluminum in the soil and H+ ions from acid rain (leaching) is:
2Al + 6H+ → 2Al3+ + 3H2
Remember that balancing an equation involves adjusting the coefficients in front of the chemical formulas, ensuring that the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides.