Balancing NaOH + H3PO4 → NaH2PO4 + H2O

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NaOH + H3PO4 → NaH2PO4 + H2O

Word equation: Sodium hydroxide + Phosphoric acid → Sodium dihydrogen phosphate + Water and and and

Type of Chemical Reaction: For this reaction we have a neutralization reaction.

Balancing Strategies: For this equation make sure that you count the atoms up correctly on each side of the equation. For example, there are a total of five oxygen atoms on the reactants side of the equation.






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When balancing chemical equations our goal is to have the same number of each type of atom on both sides of the equation.

Only change the coefficients (these are the numbers in front substances).
Coefficients are the numbers in front of the molecule.
Never change the subscripts (the small numbers after elements).
Coefficients are the numbers in front of the molecule.

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