D. 1,1,2,1
Equalization of chemical reactions can be done using variables. Steps in equalizing the reaction equation:
Reaction(unbalanced)
Zn+K₂CrO₄ ⇒ K + ZnCrO₄
Give coefficient
aZn+K₂CrO₄ ⇒ bK + cZnCrO₄
Zn, left=a, right=c⇒a=c
K, left=2, right=b⇒b=2
Cr, left=1, right=c⇒c=1⇒a=1
O,left=4,right=4c⇒4c=4⇒c=1
Reaction(balanced0
Zn+K₂CrO₄ ⇒ 2K + ZnCrO₄