Is the equation balanced? Why or why not?

Na3PO4 + 3 KOH - -> 3 NaOH + K3PO4

O Yes because the law of conservation of energy is followed. There are equal amounts of energy in the reactants and

products.

No because the law of conservation of energy is not followed. There are different amounts of energy in the reactants

and products.

No because the law of conservation of matter is not followed. The mass of the reactants is greater than the mass of the

products.

o Yes because the law of conservation of matter is followed. There are equal numbers of atoms of all elements in the

reactants and products.

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Ashlyn Olson

8 June, 04:48

Is the equation balanced? Why or why not?

Na3PO4 + 3 KOH - -> 3 NaOH + K3PO4

O Yes because the law of conservation of energy is followed. There are equal amounts of energy in the reactants and

products.

No because the law of conservation of energy is not followed. There are different amounts of energy in the reactants

and products.

No because the law of conservation of matter is not followed. The mass of the reactants is greater than the mass of the

products.

o Yes because the law of conservation of matter is followed. There are equal numbers of atoms of all elements in the

reactants and products.

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Helen Craig · Answer 1

Yes because the law of conservation of matter is followed. There are equal numbers of atoms of all elements in the

reactants and products.

Explanation:

A balanced equation conform to the law of conservation of matter. While unbalanced equation suggests that matter has been created or destroyed.

Na3PO4 + 3KOH - > 3NaOH + K3PO4

A careful observation of the above equation proved that the equation is balanced is balanced because there are equal numbers of atoms of all elements in the

reactants and products.