The second half of the equation is how i had done on the exam but he said its not balanced. How do I balance this? How would it look. I keep trying but not getting. I would appreciate it if you could do this question so I can use as a guide for other similar questions.
For each reaction, complete and balance the equation and give the net ionic equation.
a) KOH(aq)+ZnCl2(aq)-> KCl2+ZnOH
Oops theres the question...
Answered at another of your posts.
To help you balance the equation, it would be helpful if you could provide the unbalanced equation. Without that information, I'll provide a general explanation on how to balance equations.
Balancing chemical equations involves ensuring that the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation. Here are the steps to balance a chemical equation:
1. Write down the unbalanced equation: Start by writing the reactants on the left side of the equation and the products on the right side. Use the correct chemical symbols and formulas.
2. Count the atoms of each element: Count the number of atoms of each element on both sides of the equation. Make a note of the imbalances you see.
3. Balance the atoms one by one: Begin by balancing the atoms that appear in the fewest compounds. You can start with elements that appear in both reactants and products.
4. Use coefficients to balance the equation: Place coefficients in front of each reactant and product to balance the atoms. Avoid changing the subscripts, as this would change the identity of the chemical species.
5. Verify that the equation is balanced: Check that the number of atoms of each element is equal on both sides of the equation.
To further illustrate how to balance an equation, please provide the specific unbalanced equation, and I'll be glad to guide you through the balancing process.