3. Stoichiometry

Balancing Chemical Equations — Quiz

Test your understanding of balancing chemical equations with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following is the correct balanced form of the chemical equation for the combustion of ethane: $C_2H_6 + O_2 \rightarrow CO_2 + H_2O$?

Question 2

What is the correct coefficient for oxygen gas when balancing the equation: $P_4 + O_2 \rightarrow P_4O_{10}$?

Question 3

When balancing the equation $Fe_2O_3 + H_2 \rightarrow Fe + H_2O$, what is the correct coefficient for $H_2$?

Question 4

Consider the unbalanced equation: $C_3H_8 + O_2 \rightarrow CO_2 + H_2O$. What is the total number of molecules of $H_2O$ in the balanced equation?

Question 5

In the reaction $H_2 + Cl_2 \rightarrow HCl$, what is the coefficient for $HCl$ in the balanced equation?