2. What are the correct coefficients when this equation is balanced? Sb+O_(2)arrow Sb_(4)O_(6) 1,2,10 4,3,1 10,5,1 4,6,1

To balance the chemical equation \( Sb + O_2 \rightarrow Sb_4O_6 \), we need to ensure that the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation.<br /><br />Let's start by writing down the number of atoms for each element in the unbalanced equation:<br /><br />- On the left side:<br /> - Sb: 1 atom<br /> - O: 2 atoms<br /><br />- On the right side:<br /> - Sb: 4 atoms<br /> - O: 6 atoms<br /><br />To balance the equation, we need to adjust the coefficients so that the number of atoms of each element is equal on both sides.<br /><br />First, let's balance the Sb atoms. We have 1 Sb atom on the left side and 4 Sb atoms on the right side. To balance the Sb atoms, we need to put a coefficient of 4 in front of Sb on the left side:<br /><br />\[ 4Sb + O_2 \rightarrow Sb_4O_6 \]<br /><br />Now, let's balance the O atoms. We have 2 O atoms on the left side and 6 O atoms on the right side. To balance the O atoms, we need to put a coefficient of 3 in front of \( O_2 \) on the left side:<br /><br />\[ 4Sb + 3O_2 \rightarrow Sb_4O_6 \]<br /><br />Now, let's check the number of atoms again:<br /><br />- On the left side:<br /> - Sb: 4 atoms<br /> - O: \( 3 \times 2 = 6 \) atoms<br /><br />- On the right side:<br /> - Sb: 4 atoms<br /> - O: 6 atoms<br /><br />The equation is now balanced, and the coefficients are 4, 3, and 1.<br /><br />So, the correct answer is:<br /><br />\[ 4, 3, 1 \]