5.8 - Balancing Chemical Equations
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Practice Questions
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What are the reactants in the equation 2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O?
💡 Hint: Think about what is on the left side of the equation.
In a balanced equation, what must be true about the number of atoms?
💡 Hint: Consider conservation of mass.
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What is the key principle behind balancing chemical equations?
💡 Hint: Remember the law of conservation of mass.
Are coefficients the same as subscripts in a chemical formula?
💡 Hint: Think about how you would write the formula.
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Challenge Problems
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Balance the following reaction: C₄H₁₀ + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O.
💡 Hint: Start by balancing carbon and then proceed to hydrogen, finally addressing oxygen.
Discuss the implications of failing to balance a chemical equation in a laboratory experiment.
💡 Hint: Think about what reactions might go wrong if not balanced properly.
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