Balancing Equations

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What is a balanced chemical equation?

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A balanced chemical equation has equal numbers of each type of atom on both sides of the equation, following the law of conservation of mass.

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What does the coefficient in a chemical equation represent?

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The coefficient indicates the number of molecules or moles of a substance involved in the reaction.

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How do you determine if a chemical equation is balanced?

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Count the number of atoms of each element on both sides of the equation. If they are equal, the equation is balanced.

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What is the first step in balancing a chemical equation?

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Identify the number of atoms of each element in the reactants and products.

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What is the law of conservation of mass?

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The law states that mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction; the total mass of reactants equals the total mass of products.

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Balance the equation: __H₂ + __O₂ --> __H₂O

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2, 1, 2

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What is the balanced form of the equation: __C₃H₈ + __O₂ --> __CO₂ + __H₂O?

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1, 5, 3, 4

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What does it mean if a reaction is already balanced?

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It means that the number of atoms for each element is the same on both sides of the equation without needing to adjust coefficients.

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What is the balanced equation for the combustion of propane (C₃H₈)?

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C₃H₈ + 5O₂ --> 3CO₂ + 4H₂O

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What is the significance of balancing chemical equations in real-world applications?

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Balancing chemical equations is crucial for understanding reaction stoichiometry, predicting product yields, and ensuring safety in chemical processes.