Asked by Miranda Rishi on Jul 06, 2024
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When the reactants and products of a chemical equation are known, how is it then balanced?
A) By adjusting and changing the coefficients of the equation
B) By adjusting and changing the subscripts of the equation
C) By doubling either the reactants or the products
D) By adjusting or changing both the coefficients and he subscripts of the equation
Chemical Equation
A representation of a chemical reaction using symbols of the elements and formulae of compounds.
Coefficients
Numbers placed before the symbols or formulas in a chemical equation, indicating the relative amounts of substances involved in the reaction.
- Learn the key principles of developing and balancing chemical equations.
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Durka MuthumalaiJul 06, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Balancing a chemical equation involves adjusting the coefficients (the numbers in front of the reactants and products) to ensure that the same number of each type of atom appears on both sides of the equation. Changing subscripts would change the substances involved, not balance the equation.
Learning Objectives
- Learn the key principles of developing and balancing chemical equations.
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