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In a chemical reaction, as per the law of conservation of mass, what happens to the total mass of the elements?
It remains the same before and after the reaction
Why do we need to balance a chemical equation?
To ensure the number of atoms of each element remains the same before and after a reaction
What does a balanced chemical equation indicate about the number of atoms of each element?
The number of atoms remains the same before and after the reaction
Which step is involved in balancing a chemical equation where you need to draw boxes around each formula first?
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What does Step III in balancing a chemical equation involve?
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Which element is chosen for adjustment first in Step III of balancing a chemical equation?
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What is the primary purpose of selecting the element with maximum number of atoms in balancing a chemical equation?
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What is the significance of ensuring that a chemical equation is balanced?
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Which step involves adjusting coefficients to balance a chemical equation?
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What is done first when balancing a chemical equation?
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