Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Formulae

Formulae — practice question

The chemical equation for the reaction of phosphorus with oxygen is given below. $x\text{P}_4 + y\text{O}_2 \rightarrow z\text{P}_2\text{O}_5$ What values of $x$, $y$ and $z$ are needed to balance the equation?

  • A$x = 1,\ y = 5,\ z = 2$
  • B$x = 1,\ y = 10,\ z = 2$
  • C$x = 2,\ y = 5,\ z = 2$
  • D$x = 2,\ y = 10,\ z = 1$

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