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Ch.5 - Introduction to Solutions and Aqueous Solutions
Tro - Chemistry: A Molecular Approach 5th Edition
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Capitolo 5, Problema 60a

Complete and balance each gas-evolution equation. a. HNO3(aq) + Na2SO3(aq) →

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Identify the reactants: HNO_3 (aq) and Na_2SO_3 (aq).
Determine the products: The reaction between an acid (HNO_3) and a sulfite (Na_2SO_3) typically produces a salt (NaNO_3), water (H_2O), and sulfur dioxide gas (SO_2).
Write the unbalanced chemical equation: HNO_3 (aq) + Na_2SO_3 (aq) \(\rightarrow\) NaNO_3 (aq) + H_2O (l) + SO_2 (g).
Balance the equation: Start by balancing the number of sodium (Na) atoms, then balance the nitrogen (N) atoms, followed by the oxygen (O) and hydrogen (H) atoms.
Verify that the number of atoms for each element is equal on both sides of the equation to ensure it is balanced.

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