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Balancing Equations

The document provides a guide on how to balance a chemical equation by ensuring the number of atoms of each element is equal on both sides, in accordance with the law of conservation of mass. It advises starting with the unbalanced equation, adjusting coefficients, and focusing on elements that appear in only one compound before addressing hydrogen and oxygen. A final check is recommended to confirm that all atoms are balanced.

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Balancing Equations

The document provides a guide on how to balance a chemical equation by ensuring the number of atoms of each element is equal on both sides, in accordance with the law of conservation of mass. It advises starting with the unbalanced equation, adjusting coefficients, and focusing on elements that appear in only one compound before addressing hydrogen and oxygen. A final check is recommended to confirm that all atoms are balanced.

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CHOICES

1. A. 2,3,1,3
B. 2, 1, 3,3

2. A. 2, 7, 6, 4

B. 2, 7, 1, 4

3. A. 3, 1, 1, 3

B. 1, 3, 3, 1

4. A. 2, 1, 2, 1

B. 1, 2, 1, 2

5. A. 4, 5, 4, 6

B. 4, 5, 6, 4

6. A. 2, 1, 1, 2

B. 3, 4, 5,1

7. A. 1, 6, 2, 6

B. 5, 6, 1, 6

8. A. 2, 3, 1, 6

B. 3, 2, 6, 1

9. A. 12, 1, 3, 14

B. 4, 3, 1, 12

10. A. 1, 1, 1, 3

B. 1, 1, 3, 3
Balancing a chemical equation means ensuring that the number of atoms of each element is the
same on both sides of the equation, following the law of conservation of mass. To do this, start by
writing the unbalanced equation with reactants on the left and products on the right. Then, adjust the
coefficients (the numbers in front of molecules) to make sure each element has the same count on both
sides. It’s important to only change the coefficients, not the subscripts in the chemical formulas. Begin
with elements that appear in only one compound on each side, and leave hydrogen and oxygen for last.
Finally, double-check the equation to make sure all atoms are balanced.

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