Question #929f6 Chemistry Chemical Reactions Balancing Chemical Equations 1 Answer MeneerNask Dec 20, 2016 The Co2+andPO3−4 ions will form a precipitate. Explanation: So we can leave out the Cl−andNa+ ions, as they are only 'spectators', i.e. they will be left unchanged in the solution. Since Co has a charge of +2 and PO4 has a charge of -3, we will have to take 3 of the first and 2 of the other to make charges equal (but opposite): 3Co2+(aq)+2PO3−4(aq)→Co3(PO4)2(s) Answer link Related questions When balancing equations, which numbers are you allowed to change? why only these? How do I get the chemical equation of aniline to phenylisocyanide? What is a balanced equation? Can you write a balanced equation for BCl3 (g)+H2O (l)-------> H3BO3 (s)+HCl (g)? What is the balanced equation for the chemical reaction Mg3N2+2H2O→Mg(OH)2+NH3? Why do chemical equations need to be balanced? How can I balance this chemical equations? Aluminum and hydrochloric acid react to form aluminum... How can I balance this chemical equation? Sodium phosphate and calcium chloride react to form... How can I balance this equation? ____ KClO3→ ____ KCl+ ____ O2 Why is balancing chemical equations important? See all questions in Balancing Chemical Equations Impact of this question 4171 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License