Balancing Chemical Equations

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Objective

I can balance chemical equations by adjusting coefficients to equalize the number of atoms of each element on both sides of the equation.

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Explain in your own words why it is important to balance chemical equations.

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Exit ticket

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Balance this chemical equation: N₂ + O₂ → N₂O Balance this chemical equation: H₂ + Cl₂ → HCl

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