Question

bell work 11/19
is this a balanced chemical equation?
ab + c → ac + 2b
yes
no

Explanation:

Step1: Count atoms on reactant side

On the left - hand side (reactant side):

• For atom \(A\): There is \(1\) atom (from \(AB\)).
• For atom \(B\): There is \(1\) atom (from \(AB\)).
• For atom \(C\): There is \(1\) atom (from \(C\)).

Step2: Count atoms on product side

On the right - hand side (product side):

• For atom \(A\): There is \(1\) atom (from \(AC\)).
• For atom \(B\): There are \(2\) atoms (from \(2B\)).
• For atom \(C\): There is \(1\) atom (from \(AC\)).

Since the number of \(B\) atoms is not the same on both sides of the equation (\(1\) on reactant side and \(2\) on product side), the equation is not balanced.

Answer:

No