Question

balance the following equation: _h₂ + _cl₂ → ___hcl when the equation is properly balanced, the correct coefficients are, respectively

Explanation:

Step1: Count atoms on each side

On the left - hand side (LHS): \(H = 2\), \(Cl=2\). On the right - hand side (RHS): \(H = 1\), \(Cl = 1\)

Step2: Balance hydrogen and chlorine atoms

If we put a coefficient of \(2\) in front of \(HCl\) on the RHS, then for \(H\): \(2\times1 = 2\) and for \(Cl\): \(2\times1=2\). The balanced equation is \(1H_{2}+1Cl_{2}\to2HCl\)

Answer:

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