What coefficients would you use to balance this equation: N_2 + H_2 -> NH_3?

2 Answers
Nov 28, 2016

1/2N_2(g) + 3/2H_2(g)rarr NH_3(g)

Explanation:

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Nov 28, 2016

1N_2 + 3H_2 -> 2NH_3

Explanation:

Since there are 2 N atoms on the left side of the equation, there must be 2 on the right, so multiply the NH_3 by 2. Then, since there are 6 H atoms on the right, there must be 6 on the left, so multiply the H_2 by 3 to get 6.