Balancing Equations I Formative

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What is a balanced chemical equation?

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A balanced chemical equation has the same number of each type of atom on both sides of the equation, indicating that mass is conserved during a chemical reaction.

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How do you determine the number of atoms in a compound?

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To determine the number of atoms in a compound, look at the subscripts in the chemical formula. For example, in H2O, there are 2 hydrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom.

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What does the subscript in a chemical formula represent?

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The subscript indicates the number of atoms of the element in the molecule. For example, in Ca(OH)2, the '2' indicates there are 2 hydroxide ions.

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How many atoms of O are in H2O?

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There is 1 atom of oxygen in H2O.

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How many atoms of H are in H2O?

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There are 2 atoms of hydrogen in H2O.

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What is the total number of atoms in Ca(OH)2?

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There are 3 atoms in Ca(OH)2: 1 calcium, 2 oxygen, and 2 hydrogen.

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How many atoms of H are in 3Mg(OH)2?

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There are 6 atoms of hydrogen in 3Mg(OH)2.

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What is the purpose of balancing a chemical equation?

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The purpose of balancing a chemical equation is to ensure that the law of conservation of mass is followed, meaning the same number of each type of atom is present before and after the reaction.

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Is the equation HCl + NaOH --> NaCl + H2O balanced?

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Yes, the equation is balanced.

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How many atoms of Mg are in 3Mg(OH)2?

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There are 3 atoms of magnesium in 3Mg(OH)2.