Question

How do I balance this equation? Al2O3+H2SO4=Al2(SO4)3+H2O

Answer 1

Balance mass and balance charge......

Explanation:

`Al_2O_3(s) + 3H_2SO_4rarrAl_2(SO_4)_3+3H_2O(l)`

For each equiv of oxide we need to supply 2 equiv `H^+`, i.e. 1 equiv `H_2SO_4`.