Balance the following the chemical equation:
_ Mg + _ F2 → _ MgF2
a
2:1:1
b
1:1:2
c
1:2:1
d
1:1:1
The balanced chemical equation is:
1 Mg + 1 F2 → 1 MgF2
Therefore, the correct answer is d) 1:1:1.
The balanced chemical equation for the reaction between Magnesium (Mg) and Fluorine (F2) to form Magnesium Fluoride (MgF2) is:
1 Mg + 1 F2 → 1 MgF2
Therefore, the correct answer is option:
d) 1:1:1
To balance a chemical equation, you need to ensure that the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation.
Let's start by counting the number of atoms for each element on each side of the equation:
On the left side:
- Magnesium (Mg): _ Mg
- Fluorine (F): _ F2 (There are 2 atoms of F in F2)
On the right side:
- Magnesium (Mg): _ Mg
- Fluorine (F): _ MgF2 (There is 1 atom of F in MgF2)
Now, we can compare the number of atoms of each element on both sides of the equation to determine the coefficients needed for balancing.
Since the number of atoms has to be equal, we can see that for this equation, there is no common ratio for the number of Mg atoms on both sides. Therefore, we cannot balance the equation.
Hence, the correct answer is that you cannot balance the chemical equation with the given options.