Balancing equations Flashcards

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What are the most important things to look for when balancing equations?

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Identify most complex substance
Adjust coefficients
Balance remaining atoms
Check

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What will the most complex substance in an equation be?

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largest number of different atoms

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What is adjusting the coefficients? (balancing equations)

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choose element that appears in one reactant and one product
Adjust coefficients of molecules on other side of equation get same amount atoms both side

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