Question

balance the following equation:

h₂co₃→co₂ + __h₂o

when the equation is properly balanced, the correct coefficients are, respectively

Explanation:

Step1: Count atoms on both sides

On the left - hand side (LHS): \(H = 2\), \(C=1\), \(O = 3\). On the right - hand side (RHS): \(H = 2\), \(C = 1\), \(O=2 + 1=3\)

Step2: Check if coefficients are needed

Since the number of \(H\), \(C\), and \(O\) atoms is the same on both sides when we assume the coefficient of \(H_{2}CO_{3}\) is \(1\), the coefficient of \(CO_{2}\) is \(1\), and the coefficient of \(H_{2}O\) is \(1\)

Answer:

\(1\), \(1\), \(1\)