Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Formulae

Formulae — practice question

Calcium phosphate is produced when solutions of calcium chloride and sodium phosphate are mixed together. $x\,\text{CaCl}_2 + y\,\text{Na}_3\text{PO}_4 \rightarrow 2\text{Ca}_3(\text{PO}_4)_2 + 12\text{NaCl}$. What are the values of $x$ and $y$ that balance the equation?

  • A$x=2$, $y=2$
  • B$x=3$, $y=4$
  • C$x=6$, $y=3$
  • D$x=6$, $y=4$

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