Au(s) + HNO3(aq) + HCl(aq) → HAuCl4(aq) + NO2(g) + H2O(l)
Reactant Product
Au 1 1
H 2 3
N 1 1
O 3 3
Cl 1 4
Add the stoichiometric coefficients to the equation to balance it.
Au(s) + HNO3(aq) + HCl(aq) → HAuCl4(aq) + NO2(g) + H2O(l)
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