Balancing Equations
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Objective
I can balance simple chemical equations by adjusting coefficients to ensure the same number of each type of atom appears on both sides of the equation.
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Practice
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Explain in your own words why it is important to balance chemical equations.
What does the coefficient in front of a chemical formula in a balanced equation represent?
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Exit ticket
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“Balance this chemical equation: H₂ + O₂ → H₂O Balance this chemical equation: C + O₂ → CO ”
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