0
Do you know what a symbol equation looks like?
Here is an example
Cu + HNO3 = Cu(NO3)2 + NO2 + H20
Notice there are two sides to the equation?
Before the = and after the = side
The before= side are reactants and the after= side are the products
Balancing the equation is getting the same number of molecules for each element on both sides. You do this by finding the lowest common multiple of each element. That is basically what it is, I am a chemistry teacher and I recommend you check out the website
http://chemistry.about.com/cs/stoichiometry/a/aa042903a.htm
it is very helpful .
very best of luck with your chem study, i hope i have helped you a little bit
What else can I help you with?
Is chemical equations required to be balanced?
Yes, chemical equations must be balanced due to the law of conservation of matter/mass.
What do balanced equations describe?
Mole Ratios
What do balanced and unbalanced chemical equations share in common?
Both balanced and unbalanced chemical equations represent the chemical reactions that take place between reactants to form products. The key difference is that balanced equations have an equal number of atoms of each element on both sides, while unbalanced equations do not.
What do balanced equations reflect the law of?
Conservation of mass.
which of the following equations is balanced?
2na+s-2nas
What are some equations that are not balancing?
all equations balance as the theory of conservation of mass states that no mass should be lost, so all equations should balance
Properly balanced equations are necessary for what?
Properly balanced equations are necessary in chemistry to accurately represent the conservation of mass and atoms in a chemical reaction. Balanced equations ensure that all reactants are accounted for and that the number of atoms remain the same on both sides of the reaction.
Balanced chemical equations demonstrate?
the law of conservation of mass.
Why does chemical reaction have many possible balanced equations?
Chemical reactions can have many possible balanced equations because there are various ways in which the reactant molecules can combine to form different products. Each combination may result in a different balanced equation depending on the stoichiometry of the reaction. Additionally, different conditions, such as temperature and pressure, can also affect the outcome of the reaction, resulting in different balanced equations.
Properly balanced equations are necessary for?
They are necessary for accurate chemical calculations.
Calculations using balanced equations are called?
Stoichiomeric calculations
Are chemical equations balanced by changing the subscripts of the molecules?
No - they are usually balanced by changing the numbers before the molecules.
