Balancing step by step using the inspection method
Let's balance this equation using the inspection method. First, we set all coefficients to 1: 1 Na20000C10000O30000 + 1 Nb20000O50000 + 1 Ba10000C10000O30000 + 1 Ca10000C10000O30000 + 1 Ti10000O20000 = 1 Na9250Nb9250Ba675Ca75Ti750O30000 + 1 C10000O20000
For each element, we check if the number of atoms is balanced on both sides of the equation. Na is not balanced: 20000 atoms in reagents and 9250 atoms in products. In order to balance Na on both sides we: Multiply coefficient for Na20000C10000O30000 by 37 Multiply coefficient for Na9250Nb9250Ba675Ca75Ti750O30000 by 80 37 Na20000C10000O30000 + 1 Nb20000O50000 + 1 Ba10000C10000O30000 + 1 Ca10000C10000O30000 + 1 Ti10000O20000 = 80 Na9250Nb9250Ba675Ca75Ti750O30000 + 1 C10000O20000
Nb is not balanced: 20000 atoms in reagents and 740000 atoms in products. In order to balance Nb on both sides we: Multiply coefficient for Nb20000O50000 by 37 37 Na20000C10000O30000 + 37 Nb20000O50000 + 1 Ba10000C10000O30000 + 1 Ca10000C10000O30000 + 1 Ti10000O20000 = 80 Na9250Nb9250Ba675Ca75Ti750O30000 + 1 C10000O20000
Ba is not balanced: 10000 atoms in reagents and 54000 atoms in products. In order to balance Ba on both sides we: Multiply coefficient for Ba10000C10000O30000 by 27 Multiply coefficient for Na9250Nb9250Ba675Ca75Ti750O30000 by 5 37 Na20000C10000O30000 + 37 Nb20000O50000 + 27 Ba10000C10000O30000 + 1 Ca10000C10000O30000 + 1 Ti10000O20000 = 400 Na9250Nb9250Ba675Ca75Ti750O30000 + 1 C10000O20000
Ca is not balanced: 10000 atoms in reagents and 30000 atoms in products. In order to balance Ca on both sides we: Multiply coefficient for Ca10000C10000O30000 by 3 37 Na20000C10000O30000 + 37 Nb20000O50000 + 27 Ba10000C10000O30000 + 3 Ca10000C10000O30000 + 1 Ti10000O20000 = 400 Na9250Nb9250Ba675Ca75Ti750O30000 + 1 C10000O20000
Ti is not balanced: 10000 atoms in reagents and 300000 atoms in products. In order to balance Ti on both sides we: Multiply coefficient for Ti10000O20000 by 30 37 Na20000C10000O30000 + 37 Nb20000O50000 + 27 Ba10000C10000O30000 + 3 Ca10000C10000O30000 + 30 Ti10000O20000 = 400 Na9250Nb9250Ba675Ca75Ti750O30000 + 1 C10000O20000
Na is not balanced: 740000 atoms in reagents and 3700000 atoms in products. In order to balance Na on both sides we: Multiply coefficient for Na20000C10000O30000 by 5 185 Na20000C10000O30000 + 37 Nb20000O50000 + 27 Ba10000C10000O30000 + 3 Ca10000C10000O30000 + 30 Ti10000O20000 = 400 Na9250Nb9250Ba675Ca75Ti750O30000 + 1 C10000O20000
Nb is not balanced: 740000 atoms in reagents and 3700000 atoms in products. In order to balance Nb on both sides we: Multiply coefficient for Nb20000O50000 by 5 185 Na20000C10000O30000 + 185 Nb20000O50000 + 27 Ba10000C10000O30000 + 3 Ca10000C10000O30000 + 30 Ti10000O20000 = 400 Na9250Nb9250Ba675Ca75Ti750O30000 + 1 C10000O20000
C is not balanced: 2150000 atoms in reagents and 10000 atoms in products. In order to balance C on both sides we: Multiply coefficient for C10000O20000 by 215 185 Na20000C10000O30000 + 185 Nb20000O50000 + 27 Ba10000C10000O30000 + 3 Ca10000C10000O30000 + 30 Ti10000O20000 = 400 Na9250Nb9250Ba675Ca75Ti750O30000 + 215 C10000O20000
O is balanced: 16300000 atoms in reagents and 16300000 atoms in products. All atoms are now balanced and the whole equation is fully balanced: 185 Na20000C10000O30000 + 185 Nb20000O50000 + 27 Ba10000C10000O30000 + 3 Ca10000C10000O30000 + 30 Ti10000O20000 = 400 Na9250Nb9250Ba675Ca75Ti750O30000 + 215 C10000O20000
Balancing step by step using the algebraic method
Let's balance this equation using the algebraic method. First, we set all coefficients to variables a, b, c, d, ... a Na20000C10000O30000 + b Nb20000O50000 + c Ba10000C10000O30000 + d Ca10000C10000O30000 + e Ti10000O20000 = f Na9250Nb9250Ba675Ca75Ti750O30000 + g C10000O20000
Now we write down algebraic equations to balance of each atom: Na: a * 20000 = f * 9250 C: a * 10000 + c * 10000 + d * 10000 = g * 10000 O: a * 30000 + b * 50000 + c * 30000 + d * 30000 + e * 20000 = f * 30000 + g * 20000 Nb: b * 20000 = f * 9250 Ba: c * 10000 = f * 675 Ca: d * 10000 = f * 75 Ti: e * 10000 = f * 750
Now we assign a=1 and solve the system of linear algebra equations: a * 20000 = f * 9250 a0000 + c0000 + d0000 = g0000 a * 30000 + b * 50000 + c * 30000 + d * 30000 + e * 20000 = f * 30000 + g * 20000 b * 20000 = f * 9250 c0000 = f * 675 d0000 = f * 75 e0000 = f * 750 a = 1
Solving this linear algebra system we arrive at: a = 1 b = 1 c = 0.14594594594595 d = 0.016216216216216 e = 0.16216216216216 f = 2.1621621621622 g = 1.1621621621622
To get to integer coefficients we multiply all variable by 185 a = 185 b = 185 c = 27 d = 3 e = 30 f = 400 g = 215
Now we substitute the variables in the original equations with the values obtained by solving the linear algebra system and arrive at the fully balanced equation: 185 Na20000C10000O30000 + 185 Nb20000O50000 + 27 Ba10000C10000O30000 + 3 Ca10000C10000O30000 + 30 Ti10000O20000 = 400 Na9250Nb9250Ba675Ca75Ti750O30000 + 215 C10000O20000
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A chemical equation represents a chemical reaction. It shows the reactants (substances that start a reaction) and products (substances formed by the reaction). For example, in the reaction of hydrogen (H₂) with oxygen (O₂) to form water (H₂O), the chemical equation is:
However, this equation isn't balanced because the number of atoms for each element is not the same on both sides of the equation. A balanced equation obeys the Law of Conservation of Mass, which states that matter is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.
Balancing with inspection or trial and error method
This is the most straightforward method. It involves looking at the equation and adjusting the coefficients to get the same number of each type of atom on both sides of the equation.
Best for: Simple equations with a small number of atoms.
Process: Start with the most complex molecule or the one with the most elements, and adjust the coefficients of the reactants and products until the equation is balanced.
Count the number of H and O atoms on both sides. There are 2 H atoms on the left and 2 H atom on the right. There are 2 O atoms on the left and 1 O atom on the right.
Balance the oxygen atoms by placing a coefficient of 2 in front of H2O:
Check the balance. Now, both sides have 4 H atoms and 2 O atoms. The equation is balanced.
Balancing with algebraic method
This method uses algebraic equations to find the correct coefficients. Each molecule's coefficient is represented by a variable (like x, y, z), and a series of equations are set up based on the number of each type of atom.
Best for: Equations that are more complex and not easily balanced by inspection.
Process: Assign variables to each coefficient, write equations for each element, and then solve the system of equations to find the values of the variables.
Assign one of the coefficients to 1 and solve the system.
a = 1
c = 2 a = 2
d = 6 a / 2 = 4
b = (2 c + d) / 2 = (2 * 2 + 3) / 2 = 3.5
Adjust coefficient to make sure all of them are integers. b = 3.5 so we need to multiple all coefficient by 2 to arrive at the balanced equation with integer coefficients:
Useful for redox reactions, this method involves balancing the equation based on the change in oxidation numbers.
Best For: Redox reactions where electron transfer occurs.
Process: identify the oxidation numbers, determine the changes in oxidation state, balance the atoms that change their oxidation state, and then balance the remaining atoms and charges.
This method separates the reaction into two half-reactions – one for oxidation and one for reduction. Each half-reaction is balanced separately and then combined.
Best for: complex redox reactions, especially in acidic or basic solutions.
Process: split the reaction into two half-reactions, balance the atoms and charges in each half-reaction, and then combine the half-reactions, ensuring that electrons are balanced.