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The equations are not balanced. Which equation would have the same coefficients in the same order as 2CO2 + 3H20 C2H6O + 3O2?

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FeCl3 + NH4OH Fe(OH)3 + NH4Cl
Option A
B
CH4 + O2 CO2 + H2O
Option B
C
Fe + H2SO4 Fe2(SO4)3 + H2
Option C
D
PCl5 + H2O HCl + H3PO4
Option D
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Kiley wants to balance the equation H2 + N2 → NH3. Which would be her first step in balancing an equation?

A
multiplying the subscripts in the atoms of the reactants together
B
adding the coefficient 3 in front of H2 and the coefficient 2 in front of NH3
C
changing the subscripts so they match for the total number of atoms
D
creating a chart that shows the number of atoms in the reactants and products
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Plants use sunlight as energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. Which best describes the reaction?

A
The law of conservation of mass indicates the same amount of carbon will be found in the reactants as in the products.
B
The law of conservation of energy indicates the same amount of carbon will be found in the reactants as in the products.
C
The law of conservation of mass indicates the same amount of glucose will be found in the reactants as in the products.
D
The law of conservation of energy indicates the same amount of glucose will be found in the reactants as in the products.
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The equation below shows a general equation for a reaction, and the amounts of the substance are written underneath. AB + CD → AC + BD(15 g) (?) (?) (10 g)The total mass of the products is 50g. Which best completes the other two amounts?

A
The amount of CD is 40 g, and the amount of AC is 35 g.
B
The amount of CD is 35 g, and the amount of AC is 40 g.
C
The amount of CD and AC would be the same.
D
The amount of CD and AC is undetermined.
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Which is the balanced equation for V2O5 + CaS → CaO + V2S5?

A
V2O5 + CaS → CaO + V2S5
B
5V2O5 + 5CaS → 10CaO + 5V2S5
C
3V2O5 + 3CaS → 3CaO + 3V2S5
D
V2O5 + 5CaS → 5CaO + V2S5
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The amount of oxygen in the reactants is 4 atoms. In the products, the oxygen is distributed to water (H2O) and O2 gas. Which coefficients would be placed in front of water and oxygen?

A
2 in front of water and 2 in front of oxygen
B
1 in front of water and 2 in front of oxygen
C
1 in front of water and 1 in front of oxygen
D
2 in front of water and 1 in front of oxygen

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