5. A student attempts to write the balanced chemical equation for the decomposition of carbonic acid forming water and carbon dioxide.
H2CO3 - H2O-CO
Which statement describes what is incorrect about this chemical equation?
A. A plus sign (+) should replace the minus sign (-) in between the products.
B. There are an unequal number of oxygen atoms on both sides in the equation
C. The reactant and the products should be switched so they are on opposite sides of the arrow.
D. The CO2 should be on the left side of the equation following the other reactant & a minus sign (-).