Question

balance the following chemical equation by placing coefficients in front of the formulas.

• the number \1\ must be used in an empty space.
• make sure you answer every box.

study of matter - chemical reactions
□ cs + □ mgf₂ → □ csf + □ mg

Explanation:

Step1: Balance fluorine atoms

In \(MgF_2\), there are 2 fluorine atoms. In \(CsF\), there is 1 fluorine atom. So, put a coefficient of 2 in front of \(CsF\).
\(Cs+MgF_2
ightarrow 2CsF + Mg\)

Step2: Balance cesium atoms

After putting a coefficient of 2 in front of \(CsF\), there are 2 cesium atoms on the right - hand side. So, put a coefficient of 2 in front of \(Cs\) on the left - hand side.
\(2Cs+MgF_2
ightarrow 2CsF + Mg\)

Answer:

\(2\) \(1\) \(2\) \(1\)