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Is this chemical reaction correct? Is such a reaction possible?
K4Fe(CN)6• 3H2O + K2CO3 --> 6KCN + CO2 + FeO + 3H2O
K4Fe(CN)6• 3H2O + K2CO3 --> 6KCN + CO2 + FeO + 3H2O
When (potassium ferrocyanide is) fused with potassium carbonate it yields potassium cyanide
RisingSun9681 said:Is this chemical reaction correct? Is such a reaction possible?
K4Fe(CN)6• 3H2O + K2CO3 --> 6KCN + CO2 + FeO + 3H2O
Checking a chemical equation ensures that it is balanced and accurately represents the reactants and products involved in a chemical reaction. This is important for conducting experiments and predicting the outcome of the reaction.
To check if a chemical equation is balanced, count the number of atoms of each element on both sides of the equation. If the numbers are equal, the equation is balanced. If not, adjust the coefficients of the reactants and products until the numbers are equal.
No, the coefficients used to balance a chemical equation must be whole numbers. This is because atoms cannot be divided into fractions in a chemical reaction.
Some common mistakes include miscounting the number of atoms, forgetting to include coefficients, and not accounting for subscripts within compounds. It is also important to double check the charges on ions to ensure they are balanced.
There is no specific order, but it is helpful to start by balancing elements that appear in only one reactant and product. Then, move on to elements that appear in multiple compounds. It may also be helpful to balance polyatomic ions as a whole unit rather than individual atoms.