Introduction to Balancing Chemical Equations

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Balancing chemical equations involves ensuring equal atoms on both sides by adjusting the number of molecules. Various reactions like combustion, metal reactions, and compound reactions are demonstrated with specific molecule quantities to achieve equilibrium.

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  • Balancing chemical equations involves matching the number of atoms of each element on both sides of the equation, ensuring conservation of mass.
  • Specific reactions like propane combustion or aluminum with hydrochloric acid require meticulous attention to the order of balancing elements to achieve equilibrium, highlighting the precision and complexity involved in chemical equation balancing.

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  • How do you balance chemical equations?

    By ensuring equal atoms on both sides.

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Balancing Chemical Equations: A Concise Guide

  • Balancing chemical equations involves ensuring equal atoms on both sides.
  • For a combustion reaction like propane with oxygen, balance carbon, hydrogen, then oxygen.
  • Example: 3 carbon atoms need 3 CO2 molecules, 8 hydrogen atoms need 4 H2O molecules, and 10 oxygen atoms need 5 O2 molecules.
  • Butane with oxygen requires 4 CO2 and 5 H2O molecules, balanced by multiplying the equation by 2.
  • Aluminum with hydrochloric acid needs 2 AlCl3 and 3 H2 molecules for balance.
  • Gallium with copper bromide needs 3 Cu and 2 Ga atoms for equilibrium.
  • Iodine with fluorine balanced by 2 I2 and 7 F2 molecules.
  • Sulfur dioxide with oxygen balanced by 1 SO2 and 2 O2 molecules.
  • Sodium with sulfur balanced by 16 Na, 1 S8, and 8 Na2S molecules.
  • Sodium phosphate with magnesium chloride balanced by 3 Na3PO4, 2 AlCl3, 6 NaCl, and 3 Mg atoms.
  • Potassium sulfate with aluminum chloride balanced by 3 K2SO4, 2 AlCl3, 6 KCl, and 2 Al atoms.
  • Ammonia with oxygen balanced by 4 NH3, 5 O2, 4 NO, and 6 H2O molecules.
  • Ethanol with oxygen balanced by 2 C2H5OH, 3 O2, 2 CO2, and 3 H2O molecules.

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