When the Following Equations Are Balanced Using the Smallest Possible $\rightarrow$

question 55

Multiple Choice

When the following equations are balanced using the smallest possible integers, what is the number in front of the underlined substance in each case?
-Al₂O₃(s) + H₂SO₄(aq) $\rightarrow$ Al₂(SO₄) ₃(aq) + H₂O(l)

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 6
• E) 9

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