Find the mistake in the following chemical equation:
\[ \text{Cu(NO}_3\text{)}_2(s) + \text{CuO}(s) \rightarrow 2\text{NO}(g) + \text{O}_3(g) \]
Answer (2)
there are 2 copper atoms on the left side of the arrow, but none on the other side. there are also 7 oxygen atoms on the left hand side, but only 5 on the right hand side of the arrow.
The mistake in the equation involves incorrect products; instead of forming nitric oxide and ozone, copper(II) oxide typically reacts with nitric acid to generate copper(II) nitrate and water. Therefore, the original equation does not accurately represent this chemical reaction. A correct chemical equation is CuO ( s ) + 2 HNO 3 ( a q ) → Cu(NO 3 ) 2 ( a q ) + H 2 O ( l ) .
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