Balance the following the chemical equation

Question

_Mg + _ F2 → _ MgF2
A. 1:1:2
B. 1:1:1
C. 1:2:1
D. 2:1:1

Answer 1

To balance the chemical equation \( \text{Mg} + \text{F}_2 \rightarrow \text{MgF}_2 \), we need to ensure that the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation.

On the left side, we have:

• 1 magnesium (Mg)
• 2 fluorine (F)

On the right side, we have:

• 1 magnesium (Mg)
• 2 fluorine (F) in MgF₂

The equation is already balanced as is:

1 Mg on both sides and 2 F on both sides.

Therefore, the coefficients are:

• For Mg: 1
• For F₂: 1 (since we need 1 molecule of F₂ to supply the 2 F)
• For MgF₂: 1

So the balanced coefficients are 1:1:1.

Thus, the answer is B. 1:1:1.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Let’s take a closer look at the equation we are balancing:

\[ \text{Mg} + \text{F}_2 \rightarrow \text{MgF}_2 \]

Now, let’s analyze each side in terms of the number of atoms:

• On the left side:

  • Magnesium (Mg): 1
  • Fluorine (F): 2 (from \( \text{F}_2 \))

• On the right side:

  • Magnesium (Mg): 1
  • Fluorine (F): 2 (from \( \text{MgF}_2 \) as it has 2 fluorine atoms)

The equation can be read as:

• 1 Magnesium atom on each side,
• 2 Fluorine atoms on each side.

Since the number of atoms of each element is equal on both sides, the equation is already balanced without needing any additional coefficients.

So, the balanced coefficients are indeed:

• For Mg: 1
• For F₂: 1
• For MgF₂: 1

Thus, the correct answer is B. 1:1:1.

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