Balancing equations Flashcards
1
Q
What are the most important things to look for when balancing equations?
A
Identify most complex substance
Adjust coefficients
Balance remaining atoms
Check
2
Q
What will the most complex substance in an equation be?
A
largest number of different atoms
3
Q
What is adjusting the coefficients? (balancing equations)
A
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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