When the equation Al(OH)₃ + H₂SO₄ ---> Al₂(SO₄)₃ + H₂O is balanced, the sum of the balancing coefficients is

A. 5

B. 7

C. 11

D. 12

The answer to your question is the letter D. 12

Explanation:

Unbalanced chemical reaction

               Al(OH)₃  +  H₂SO₄  ⇒   Al₂(SO₄)₃  +  H₂O

           Reactants              Elements         Products

                  1                            Al                      2

                  1                            S                       3

                  5                            H                      2

                  7                            O                      13

Balanced chemical reaction

              2Al(OH)₃  +  3H₂SO₄  ⇒   Al₂(SO₄)₃  +  6H₂O

           Reactants              Elements         Products

                  2                            Al                      2

                  3                            S                       3

                 12                            H                     12

                 18                            O                     18

Sum up the coefficients

Result = 2 + 3 + 1 + 6

          = 12              

answer: option (4) is the correct answer.

explanation:

areas which are at low altitudes and near the equator tend to receive direct sunlight from the sun. hence, heat energy or radiations from the sun make these areas warmer and they have warmest water.

whereas areas which are at high altitudes and away from the equator do no receive direct sunlight. hence, no direct contact from the sun makes these regions colder and thus, they have colder water.

thus, we can conclude that the statement areas at low latitudes near the equator have the warmest water because they receive the most direct sunlight best explains the relationship between an area's geography and the temperature of its surface water.