Balancing Equations Practice

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

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What is a reactant in a chemical reaction?

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A reactant is a substance that undergoes change during a chemical reaction.

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What is a product in a chemical reaction?

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A product is a substance that is formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

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What is the principle of conservation of mass?

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The principle of conservation of mass states that matter cannot be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction.

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How do you balance the equation: H2 + O2 -> H2O?

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The balanced equation is 2H2 + O2 -> 2H2O.

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What is the purpose of balancing chemical equations?

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Balancing chemical equations ensures that the same number of atoms of each element is present on both sides of the equation.

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What is a subscript in a chemical formula?

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A subscript indicates the number of atoms of an element in a molecule.

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What is the difference between a reactant and a product?

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Reactants are the starting materials in a chemical reaction, while products are the substances formed as a result of the reaction.

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How do you identify a balanced equation?

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An equation is balanced when the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation.