The balanced equation
2Al(NO₃)₃ + 3FeCl₂ ⇒ 3Fe(NO₃)₂ + 2AlCl₃
Further explanation
Given
Reaction
Al(NO₃)₃ + FeCl₂ --> Fe(NO₃)₂ + AlCl₃
Required
Balanced equation
Solution
Give a coefficient
aAl(NO₃)₃ + bFeCl₂ --> Fe(NO₃)₂ + cAlCl₃
Make an equation
Fe, left=b, right=1⇒b=1
N, left=3a, right=2⇒3a=2⇒a=2/3
Cl, left=2b, right=3c⇒2b=3c⇒2.1=3c⇒c=2/3
The equation becomes :
2/3Al(NO₃)₃ + FeCl₂ --> Fe(NO₃)₂ + 2/3AlCl₃ x3
2Al(NO₃)₃ + 3FeCl₂ --> 3Fe(NO₃)₂ + 2AlCl₃
