Consider the following reaction.
CaCO3(s) + H2O(l) + CO2(g) → Ca(HCO3)2(aq)
Element Number of atoms present
Reactant sideProduct sideCalcium11Carbon2YOxygenX6Hydrogen22
Recognise X and Y. The value of X + Y is
From the equation: CaCO3(s) + H2O(l) + CO2(g) → Ca(HCO3)2(aq)
Element Number of atoms present
Reactant sideProduct sideCalcium11Carbon2(Y = 2)Oxygen(X = 6)6Hydrogen22
Thus, the value of X + Y = 6 + 2 = 8