What is the first step in balancing chemical equations?
Balancing Chemical Equations

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1.
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Sum all the atoms and make a chart.
2.
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What does balancing a chemical equation involve?
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Adding coefficients to ensure the number of atoms of each element is equal on both sides.
3.
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What is typically the first element balanced in a chemical equation?
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The element with the least atoms.
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What is the purpose of making a chart when balancing chemical equations?
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To track the number of atoms of each element.
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In a balanced chemical equation, what happens to atoms from the beginning to the end of the reaction?
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They remain the same, just rearranged.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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 reactants in a chemical equation?
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Substances that undergo a chemical change in a reaction.
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