Question

determine whether the following equation is balanced- 2 nacl + f₂ → 2 naf + cl₂
the equation is not balanced because there are two atoms of chlorine in the products and reactants.
the equation is not balanced because there are more sodium atoms in the reactants than the products.
the equation is not balanced because there are more fluorine atoms in the products than the reactants.
the equation is balanced.

Explanation:

Step1: Count sodium atoms

On reactant side, in \(2NaCl\), sodium atoms \(= 2\). On product side, in \(2NaF\), sodium atoms \(= 2\).

Step2: Count chlorine atoms

On reactant side, in \(2NaCl\), chlorine atoms \(= 2\). On product side, in \(Cl_2\), chlorine atoms \(= 2\).

Step3: Count fluorine atoms

On reactant side, in \(F_2\), fluorine atoms \(= 2\). On product side, in \(2NaF\), fluorine atoms \(= 2\).

Answer:

The equation is balanced.