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  • Feb 17, 2008, 05:37 PM
    ilovecobyxo
    Chemistry: Balancing Equations
    I don't understand how to do the equations when some of the elements are in parenthses


    BA(OH)2 + H3PO4 --> BA3(PO4)2 +H2O


    Fe(OH)3 --> Fe2O3 + H2O


    Zn(OH)2 + H3PO4 --> Zn3(PO4)2 + H2O


    Au + NaCN + H2O + O2 --> NaOH + NaAu(CN)2
  • Feb 18, 2008, 11:16 AM
    templelane
    It's like maths you multiply the brackets by the nuber next to it. So (PO4)2 would mean the compound contains two phosphate (PO4) groups. Are you all right with the rest? If you just write out all the atoms and cross them off as they balance on each side you can't really go wrong.

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