balance the entire chemical reaction using an atom inventory. remember to balance each element in the reaction.
nh4no3→n2o+h2o
when the equation is balanced, what is the coefficient of h2o?

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# Explanation:
## Step1: Count atoms on both sides
- Reactants: $NH_4NO_3$ has $2$ $N$ atoms, $4$ $H$ atoms, $3$ $O$ atoms.
- Products: $N_2O$ has $2$ $N$ atoms, $1$ $O$ atom; $H_2O$ has $2$ $H$ atoms, $1$ $O$ atom.
## Step2: Balance hydrogen and oxygen
Let the coefficient of $NH_4NO_3$ be $1$. For hydrogen: $4$ $H$ atoms in $NH_4NO_3$, so $2$ $H_2O$ (since $2\times2 = 4$ $H$ atoms).
Check oxygen: $1$ $NH_4NO_3$ has $3$ $O$ atoms. $N_2O$ has $1$ $O$ atom and $2$ $H_2O$ has $2$ $O$ atoms ($1 + 2=3$ $O$ atoms).
# Answer:
$2$

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Step1: Count atoms on both sides

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