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5 February, 07:52

In the stratosphere, oxygen (O2) is converted to ozone (O3) by high energy ultraviolet light. When the equation is written and balanced using whole number coefficients, the coefficient of ozone is:

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  1. 5 February, 08:23
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    Explanation:

    The unbalanced equation is

    O₂ ⟶ O₃

    You could balance the equation by writing

    1½O₂ ⟶ O₃

    However, fractions aren't allowed. Multiply each side by 2.

    3O₂ ⟶ 2O₃

    The coefficient of ozone is 2.
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