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FutureCSI
Apr 13, 2009, 12:31 PM
Li3N(s) ---> Li(s) + N2(g)

Mg(s) + N2(g) ---> Mg3N2(s)

Al(s) + HCl(aq) ---> AlCl3(aq) + H2g)

:D

Thanks in advance

Perito
Apr 13, 2009, 01:47 PM
Li_3N(s) --->3Li(s) + \frac 12 N_2(g)

3Mg(s) + N_2(g) ---> Mg_3N_2(s)

Al(s) + 3HCl(aq) ---> AlCl_3(aq) + \frac 32 H_2(g)

These were extremely easy, Did you try to figure them out?

FutureCSI
Apr 13, 2009, 01:49 PM
I did, maybe next time I should post with my answer lol.. I did them but wanted to make sure they were right. I am self teaching myself all of this and don't have an aswer key

Sorry about it..
BTW thank so much for taking the time to answer this..
I appreciate it

Perito
Apr 13, 2009, 01:52 PM
You can multiply two of the equations by 2 to get small whole numbers. Molecules typically react this way (with small whole numbers). The reason for this is that typically molecules have to collide to react -- especially in the gas phase. The more molecules have to collide to react, the less likely the reaction is to proceed.

FutureCSI
Apr 13, 2009, 01:55 PM
Awsome! You are of great help to all of us!
Thank you