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How do you balance a chemical equation?
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1. Determine the correct formula, 2. write the skeletal equation, 3. count the # of atoms on each side of each element, 4. balance the equation each element at a time, 5. check each atom or polyatomic to ensure that they are equal, 6. make sure that the coefficients are in lowest possible ratio.
Explanation: Balancing a chemical equation involves a step-by-step process to ensure that the number of atoms of each element is equal on both the reactant and product sides. This process helps to maintain the law of conservation of mass, a fundamental principle of chemistry.