The compound sb4o5cl2(s), which has been investigated because of its interesting electrical properties, can be prepared by warming a mixture of antimony(iii) oxide and antimony(iii) chloride, both of which are solids. what is the coefficient of antimony(iii) oxide in the balanced equation for the reaction? (balance the equation with the smallest possible whole number coefficients.)

The stoichiometric coefficient of the antimony(III) oxide is 5.

Explanation:

The compound is prepared by heating the antimony(III) oxide with antimony(III) chloride.

The balanced chemical reaction is given by:

The stoichiometric coefficient of the antimony(III) oxide is 5.

the enthalpy of formation of water is given as -285.8kj/mol, which states that the enthalpy of formation is negative.

negative enthalpy of formation indicates that the heat is released during the reaction process. the heat is released from reaction to the surroundings the enthalpy is expressed with a negative sign with the energy given out in the reaction process.

the formation of water takes place by giving out heat which is -285.8 kj/mol.