Is the Equation H2O2 + MnO2 = 2HO + Mn + O2 Balanced?

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Start date Apr 2, 2006
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In summary, Balancing Chemical Equations is the process of ensuring that the number of atoms of each element on the reactant side of a chemical equation is equal to the number of atoms on the product side. It is important to balance chemical equations in order to accurately represent the chemical reaction and follow the law of conservation of mass. This is done by adjusting coefficients using mathematical principles. The steps involved in balancing a chemical equation include writing the unbalanced equation, counting the number of atoms, and balancing each element one at a time. However, there are exceptions to balancing chemical equations, such as nuclear reactions or cases where the equation is already balanced due to a gas or change in oxidation state.

Apr 2, 2006

Aka

Hi, I need help balancing this equation H2O2+MnO2=2HO+Mn+O2 is that right?

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Apr 3, 2006

PPonte

Aka, see this example: http://www.chemistry.ohio-state.edu/betha/nealChemBal/fr1.2.html
Extrapolate to your equation what you have learned.

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Apr 3, 2006

Borek

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MnO2 is most likely only a catalyst.

What is "Balancing Chemical Equations"?

Balancing Chemical Equations is the process of ensuring that the number of atoms of each element on the reactant side of a chemical equation is equal to the number of atoms on the product side. This ensures that the law of conservation of mass is obeyed.

Why is it important to balance chemical equations?

It is important to balance chemical equations because it accurately represents the chemical reaction that is occurring. It also ensures that the amount of each element present before and after the reaction remains the same, as required by the law of conservation of mass.

How do you balance a chemical equation?

To balance a chemical equation, you need to adjust the coefficients (the numbers in front of each molecule) so that the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation. This is done by using mathematical principles such as multiplication and addition.

What are the steps involved in balancing a chemical equation?

The steps involved in balancing a chemical equation are:

Write the unbalanced equation.
Count the number of atoms of each element on both sides of the equation.
Choose an element to start with and balance its atoms first.
Balance the rest of the elements one at a time, keeping the previously balanced elements in mind.
Check that the number of atoms of each element is equal on both sides of the equation.
If necessary, simplify the coefficients by dividing by a common factor.

Are there any exceptions to balancing chemical equations?

In some cases, chemical equations cannot be balanced by adjusting the coefficients. This is because the reaction may involve a nuclear reaction, which follows different rules than a regular chemical reaction. Additionally, in some cases, the reaction may involve a gas that is not included in the equation, or there may be a change in the oxidation state of an element. In such cases, the equation is already balanced and does not need to be adjusted.