When the Following Reaction Is Balanced in Acidic Solution, What

question 56

Multiple Choice

When the following reaction is balanced in acidic solution, what is the coefficient of water?
Zn(s) + NO₃^-(aq) → Zn²⁺(aq) + NH₄⁺(aq)

• A) 2
• B) 3
• C) 1
• D) 4
• E) none of these

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