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  • May 8, 2007, 04:12 AM
    mjchemistry
    writing balanced equations
    solid copper (II) nitrate decomposes on heating to form solid copper (II) oxide, nitrogen dioxide gas and oxygen gas. WHAT IS THE BALANCED EQUATION. Please
  • May 8, 2007, 04:15 AM
    Capuchin
    I'll give you the species in an unbalanced equation:



    Now you try balancing and see what you come up with. Then I'll help you if you get it wrong.
  • May 8, 2007, 04:28 AM
    mjchemistry
    2Cu(NO3)2 gives when heated 2CuO + 4NO2 +O2
  • May 8, 2007, 04:29 AM
    Capuchin
    Looks right to me, well done :)

    Do you understand how I derived the species in my first post?

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