The balanced equation :
2KOH+CO₂⇒K₂CO₃+H₂O
Further explanation
Equalization of chemical reaction equations can be done using variables. Steps in equalizing the reaction equation:
1. gives a coefficient on substances involved in the equation of reaction such as a, b, or c etc.
2. make an equation based on the similarity of the number of atoms where the number of atoms = coefficient × index between reactant and product
3. Select the coefficient of the substance with the most complex chemical formula equal to 1
Reaction
KOH+CO₂⇒K₂CO₃+H₂O
aKOH+bCO₂⇒K₂CO₃+cH₂O
K, left=a, right=2⇒a=2
H, left=a, right=2c⇒a=2c⇒2=2c⇒c=1
O, left=a+2b, right=3+c⇒a+2b=3+c⇒2+2b=3+1⇒2b=2⇒b=1
the equation becomes :
2KOH+CO₂⇒K₂CO₃+H₂O
