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  • Jul 1, 2009, 03:40 PM
    ankara55t
    balancing an equation
    The only way that I see to balance the following equation is to use fractions. Is there in fact a way to not have to use fractions?

    H2SO4 + NaOH (arrow pointing to the right) H2O + NaSO4
  • Jul 1, 2009, 03:52 PM
    Perito

    If you ever have to use fractions, simply multiply the equation by a common denominator and the fractions will go away.

    However, you have made a mistake in the equation. This is the correct (unbalanced) equation:

  • Jul 1, 2009, 04:01 PM
    ankara55t

    Thank you Perito!!

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