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What does balance the equation mean?

Updated: 9/24/2023
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In terms of Chemistry it means to make sure that there are equal numbers of atoms on both sides of the equation.

For example, H2O2 +O2 = OH + O2 is not balanced as there are only four atoms of oxygen and two atoms of hydrogen on the left, and there are 3 atoms of oxygen and an atom of hydrogen on the right. To balance it, you make it so that it looks like this: H2O2 + O2 = 2OH + O2. Now, you have 2 atoms of hydrogen on the left with four atoms of oxygen, and 2 atoms of hydrogen on the right with four atoms of oxygen.

Here is another balanced equation:

6 CO2 + 12 H2O + energy → C6H12O6 + 6 O2 + 6 H2O

Carbon dioxide and water plus energy yields sugar, oxygen, and water. This essential chemical reaction is known as photosynthesis.

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