Ni(OH)2(s) + H2SO4 = 2H2O + NiSO4
so i balance this problem but I don't know the states of matter except the first one
When balancing a chemical equation, it is important to include the states of matter to provide a complete and accurate representation of the reaction. However, I can help you balance the equation without knowing the states of matter.
The unbalanced equation is:
Ni(OH)2 + H2SO4 → H2O + NiSO4
To balance this equation, follow these steps:
Step 1: Balance the metals (Ni) on both sides of the equation.
Ni(OH)2 + H2SO4 → H2O + NiSO4
Step 2: Balance the hydrogen (H) by adding an appropriate coefficient in front of H2O.
Ni(OH)2 + H2SO4 → 2H2O + NiSO4
Step 3: Balance the oxygen (O) by adjusting the coefficient of H2SO4.
Ni(OH)2 + 2H2SO4 → 2H2O + NiSO4
Now the equation is balanced. The balanced equation is:
Ni(OH)2 + 2H2SO4 → 2H2O + NiSO4
To balance the given chemical equation:
1. Start by counting the number of each type of atom on both sides of the equation. In this case, we have:
Ni: 1 Ni on the left, 1 Ni on the right
O: 2 O on the left, 4 O on the right
H: 2 H on the left, 4 H on the right
S: 1 S on the left, 1 S on the right
Note that the states of matter are not relevant at this stage.
2. Begin by adjusting the coefficients of the compounds in the equation to balance the number of atoms present. Start with the elements that appear in only one compound on each side of the equation. In this case, the Sulfur (S) atom appears only once, so we can balance it first.
Ni(OH)2(s) + H2SO4 -> 2H2O + NiSO4
The sulfur is now balanced.
3. Next, balance the Nickel (Ni) atom. It appears only once on each side, so it is already balanced.
4. Now, let's balance the Oxygen (O) atoms. There are two O atoms in the hydroxide ion (OH-) and four O atoms in the water (H2O). We can balance them by adding a coefficient of 2 in front of the water (H2O) on the product side.
Ni(OH)2(s) + H2SO4 -> 2 H2O + NiSO4
5. Finally, balance the Hydrogen (H) atoms. On the left side, there are two H atoms in the hydroxide ion (OH-), and on the right side, there are four H atoms in the water (H2O). We can balance them by adding a coefficient of 2 in front of the sulfuric acid (H2SO4) on the reactant side.
Ni(OH)2(s) + 2 H2SO4 -> 2 H2O + NiSO4
Now the equation is balanced. The states of matter, indicated by (s) for solid, are not necessary for balancing the equation but can be included for reference.