What is the coefficient for titanium tetrachloride when the equation below is balanced? TiCl4+H2O=TiO2+HCl

TiCl₄+2H₂O⇔TiO₂+4HCl

The coefficient for titanium tetrachloride = 1

Equalization of chemical reactions 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 (subscript) between reactant and product

3. Select the coefficient of the substance with the most complex chemical formula equal to 1

Reaction

TiCl₄+H₂O⇔TiO₂+HCl

give coefficient

TiCl₄+aH₂O⇔bTiO₂+cHCl

Ti, left=1, right=b⇒b=1

Cl, left=4, right=c⇒c=4

H, left=2a, right=c⇒2a=c⇒2a=4⇒a=2

O, left=a, right=2b⇒a=2b⇒2=2.1⇒match

Balanced equation :

TiCl₄+2H₂O⇔TiO₂+4HCl

it forms an anion that has a larger radius. anions have a negative charge and are larger than the original atom.