What Is the Coefficient of H₂SO₄ When the Following Equation $\rarr$

question 182

Multiple Choice

What is the coefficient of H₂SO₄ when the following equation is properly balanced
___ Ca₃(PO₄) ₂ + ___ H₂SO₄ $\rarr$ ___ CaSO₄ + ___ H₃PO₄

• A) 3
• B) 8
• C) 10
• D) 11
• E) none of these

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Definitions:

Reaction

A chemical process in which substances interact to form new products, typically characterized by a change in chemical composition.

Propagation Step

A phase in a chain-reaction mechanism where radicals generate new radicals, allowing the reaction to proceed in a series of subsequent steps.

Free Radical

Highly reactive atoms or molecules with unpaired electrons, involved in many chemical reactions, including those in biological systems.

Chlorination

A chemical reaction that introduces chlorine atoms into a molecule, often used for disinfection or organic synthesis.