Balancing Reactions

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How many atoms of carbon (C) are in C6H12O6?

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6

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How many Sodium (Na) are in 6NaCl?

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6

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What is the left part of a chemical equation called in 2H2 + O2 --> 2H2O?

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Reactants

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When the equation H2O2 --> H2O + O2 is completely balanced, what is the coefficient for water?

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4

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What does the Law of Conservation of Mass state?

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Matter cannot be gained or lost in a chemical reaction.

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What is a chemical equation?

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A representation of a chemical reaction using symbols and formulas.

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What are products in a chemical reaction?

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Substances formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

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What is a coefficient in a chemical equation?

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A number placed in front of a chemical formula to indicate the number of molecules.

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What is the purpose of balancing a chemical equation?

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To ensure that the number of atoms for each element is the same on both sides of the equation.

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What is the difference between reactants and products?

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Reactants are the starting materials, while products are the substances formed.