1. Count Atoms on Each Side
* Reactants (Left Side):
* N: 2
* H: 2
* Products (Right Side):
* N: 1
* H: 3
2. Balance Nitrogen (N)
* Place a coefficient of 2 in front of NH₃:
N₂ + H₂ → 2NH₃
3. Balance Hydrogen (H)
* Place a coefficient of 3 in front of H₂:
N₂ + 3H₂ → 2NH₃
Balanced Equation:
N₂ + 3H₂ → 2NH₃
Coefficients:
* N₂: 1 (implied)
* H₂: 3
* NH₃: 2