Balance the following the chemical equation:
_ Na2O + _CaBr2 → NaBr + CaO
a
1:1:1:2
b
1:2:1:1
c
1:1:2:1
d
2:1:1:1
The correct answer is:
d) 2:1:1:1
To balance the equation, we need to make sure that there is an equal number of atoms on both sides of the equation.
2Na2O + CaBr2 → 4NaBr + CaO