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Learn the essential rules and steps for balancing chemical equations in this comprehensive guide. Understand the principles behind Chapter 11 – Chemical Energy Section 3 and sharpen your skills for precision. Dive into Chapter 12 on Types of Reactions and explore the fascinating processes of Respiration and Photosynthesis in Chapters 17 and 18.
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Endothermic Exothermic Chapter 11 – Chemical Energy
Section 3 – Balancing Equations We know from studying our law of conservation of mass, that atoms cannot be made or destroyed, therefore every chemical equation must be balanced. Rules for balancing equations: You can never change the little numbers; You must only balance the equation by placing big numbers in front; The number of atoms of both elements must be equal. How to balance an equation: • Draw a line under the equation using a ruler. Draw a vertical line down from the arrow. • Underneath the line, on the left hand side write out the elements present. • Count the number of atoms of each element in each compound. Right this below the compounds. • Check if it is balanced on the left hand side and right hand side of the equation. • If it is not balanced then you increase the number of atoms of each element by multiplying the number of molecules. • Readjust your number of atoms and see if the equation is now balanced. • Repeat the process until the equation is balanced. • Rewrite the final equation. Chapter 12 – Types of Reaction