Question

fill in the blanks to balance this chemical reaction.
_____ rb + ___ p → _____ rb3p

Explanation:

Step1: Balance Rb atoms

On the right - hand side, there are 3 Rb atoms in \(Rb_3P\). So, we need 3 Rb atoms on the left - hand side.
\(3Rb+P
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Step2: Balance P atoms

On the left - hand side, there is 1 P atom and on the right - hand side, there is 1 P atom. So, the coefficient of P is 1.
\(3Rb + 1P
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Answer:

\(3Rb+1P
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