Why was the Mars Climate Orbiter destroyed?

Why does his teacher ask him to balance the equation by including the correct coefficient

For each of the following compounds, write the formula then predict whether it would be a strong, weak, or non-electrolyte when placed in di water. for the ionic compounds only, put (s) or (aq) after the forrmula formula strong, weak or non electrolyte? a calcium hydroxide b. silver carbonate c. lead(ii) sulfate d. phosphorus trifluoride e. sodium phosphide f barium sulfate g. strontium acetate h. zinc nitrate

How many grams of aluminum will there be in 98g of al2o3?