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Title: Help Balancing Equation for Gen Chem
Post by: kp73 on September 23, 2022, 09:04:40 PM

Can anyone help me balance

Ca(CN)2 + H2O = NH3 + CaCO3

? I know the reaction is impossible, but it is a question from class. I just cannot figure it out.

Title: Re: Help Balancing Equation for Gen Chem
Post by: Borek on September 24, 2022, 03:55:18 AM

It can't be balanced.

Compare https://www.chembuddy.com/?left=balancing-stoichiometry&right=balancing-failure