Balancing Reactions (no polyatomics)

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What are the coefficients that will balance the skeleton equation: CH₄ + __O₂ → __CO₂ + __H₂O?

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1, 2, 1, 2

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What are the coefficients that will balance the skeleton equation: Na + __F₂ → __NaF?

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2, 1, 2

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What are the coefficients that will balance the skeleton equation: Fe + __O₂ → __Fe₂O₃?

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4, 3, 2

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What does the principle of conservation of mass state in chemical reactions?

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Matter is not created or destroyed.

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What does the arrow in a chemical equation represent? H₂ + O → H₂O

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Yields

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Define a balanced chemical equation.

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A chemical equation where the number of atoms for each element is the same on both sides.

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What is the significance of coefficients in a chemical equation?

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Coefficients indicate the number of molecules or moles of each reactant and product.

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What is a skeleton equation?

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A chemical equation that shows the reactants and products but not the coefficients.

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How do you determine the coefficients needed to balance a chemical equation?

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By ensuring the number of atoms of each element is equal on both sides.

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What is the role of reactants in a chemical reaction?

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Reactants are the starting substances that undergo change during the reaction.