How would you balance the following equation: P + O2 --> P4O10?

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Nikka C.
Oct 26, 2015

Given the equation above:

#4P# + #5O_2# = #P_4O_10#

Explanation:

But I need to ask if you are sure about the given equation? Phosphorus does not exist in the system as a compound as simply #P#.

The formula for the compound phosphorus is #P_4#.

Thus, the correct balanced chemical equation should be:

#P_4# + #5O_2# = #P_4O_10#

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