Problem: Balance the following equations.N2O5( g ) + H2O( l )  → HNO3 (aq)

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When balancing chemical equations the number of atoms of each element must be the same for both sides (reactants and products) of the chemical equation.

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N2O5 (g) + H2O (l)  → 2HNO3 (aq)

reactants                         products

N - 2                           N - 1  2

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Balance the following equations.

N2O5( g ) + H2O( l )  → HNO3 (aq)

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