What Is the Coefficient of H₂SO₄ When the Following Equation

question 90

Multiple Choice

What is the coefficient of H₂SO₄ when the following equation is properly balanced with the smallest set of whole numbers? ________ Ca₃(PO₄) ₂ + ________ H₂SO₄ → ________ CaSO₄ + ________ H₃PO₄

• A) 3
• B) 8
• C) 10
• D) 11
• E) None of these answers is correct.

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Definitions:

Hypoglossal Nerve

The twelfth cranial nerve, responsible for motor control of most of the muscles of the tongue, essential for swallowing and speech.

Sternocleidomastoid

A muscle in the side of the neck that acts to rotate and flex the head, named for its attachments from the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid process of the temporal bone.

Mastoid Process

A bony prominence located behind the ear, part of the temporal bone, which contains air cells that communicate with the middle ear.

Semispinalis Capitis

Semispinalis capitis is a muscle situated at the back of the neck, extending from the base of the spine to the skull, crucial for head movement and posture.