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How to Balance Chemical Equations

Subject: General Chemistry

A chemical equation is the symbolic representation of a chemical reaction. A chemical equation must be balanced according to the Law of Conservation of Mass. In order to balance a chemical equation, the molecular formulas in the equation cannot be altered. A coefficient specifies how many of each molecule are required for a balanced equation.

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Subject: General Chemistry

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A chemical equation is the symbolic representation of a chemical reaction. A chemical equation must be balanced according to the Law of Conservation of Mass. In order to balance a chemical equation, the molecular formulas in the equation cannot be altered. A coefficient specifies how many of each molecule are required for a balanced equation.

Learning Objectives

After completing this module, you will be able to:

  • Define the terms chemical equation and coefficient.
  • Apply the law of conservation of mass to describe the characteristics of a balanced chemical equation.
  • Determine whether or not a chemical equation is balanced.
  • Balance a chemical equations.
How to Balance Chemical Equations