Is the following equation balanced? FeCl₃ + MgO → Fe₂O₃ + MgCl₂

A.

Yes

B.

No

The answer is B) No.

Explanation:

The equation balanced is:

2 FeCl₃ + 3 MgO → Fe₂O₃ + 3 MgCl₂

Equation balancing can be done by "trial and error" or by algebraic method.

In this way the equation is balanced on both sides having:

2 atoms of Fe, 6 of Cl, 3 of Mg and 3 of 0.