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What is the purpose of chemical balancing?
What is the purpose of chemical balancing?
- To increase the rate of a chemical reaction
- To change the color of a chemical substance
- To create new chemical compounds
- To ensure the conservation of atoms in a chemical reaction (correct)
In a balanced chemical equation, which statement is true?
In a balanced chemical equation, which statement is true?
- The number of atoms of each element is different on the reactant and product sides
- The mass of the reactants and products is not equal
- The equation obeys the law of conservation of mass and atoms (correct)
- The reaction always goes to completion
What happens if a chemical equation is unbalanced?
What happens if a chemical equation is unbalanced?
- The equation becomes invalid and cannot represent a real chemical reaction (correct)
- The mass of the products is greater than the mass of the reactants
- The reaction becomes more efficient
- The color of the products changes
What is the key purpose of balancing a chemical equation?
What is the key purpose of balancing a chemical equation?
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What happens if a chemical equation is unbalanced?
What happens if a chemical equation is unbalanced?
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Why is it important for a chemical equation to be balanced?
Why is it important for a chemical equation to be balanced?
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