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Balancing chemical equations
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Balancing chemical equations ensures that the number of atoms of each element on the reactants' side (left) equals the number on the products' side (right). This adheres to the Law of Conservation of Mass. To balance, adjust coefficients in front of the chemical formulas. Here's a simple example:
CH4 + O2 → CO2 + H2O
Step 1: Count atoms on each side.
Step 2: Adjust coefficients (numbers in front) to balance each element.
CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O
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