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brian1racing
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Hi I'm new on here and a mature student studying geology. We have an assignment (our 5th one) to be in on the 11th jan . I'm in my 1st yr and have not ever studied chemistry unless you count a couple of years around the age of 11 or 12 which was now roughly 28 yrs ago!
Anyway I've been trying to balance this equation for days but have a feeling that it may have been written incorrectly. If anyone would be kind enough to take a look and see if it can be done I would certainly appreciate it. Not particularly looking for the answer just to know if it can or can't be done.
Thanks.
(d) Ca3Al2SI3O12(s) + H2CO3(l) + H2O(l) → Ca2+
(aq) + Al4Si4O10(OH)8 (s)+ H4SiO4(l) +
HCO3 -
(aq)
Anyway I've been trying to balance this equation for days but have a feeling that it may have been written incorrectly. If anyone would be kind enough to take a look and see if it can be done I would certainly appreciate it. Not particularly looking for the answer just to know if it can or can't be done.
Thanks.
(d) Ca3Al2SI3O12(s) + H2CO3(l) + H2O(l) → Ca2+
(aq) + Al4Si4O10(OH)8 (s)+ H4SiO4(l) +
HCO3 -
(aq)