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Which of the following best describes a chemical equation?
Which of the following best describes a chemical equation?
- A mathematical formula that describes a chemical reaction (correct)
- A written description of a chemical reaction
- A diagram showing the reactants and products of a chemical reaction
- A list of chemicals involved in a reaction
What is the purpose of balancing a chemical equation?
What is the purpose of balancing a chemical equation?
- To ensure that the number of atoms of each element is equal on both sides of the equation (correct)
- To add more reactants and products to the equation
- To make the equation look neat and tidy
- To change the chemical properties of the reactants and products
What does the arrow in a chemical equation represent?
What does the arrow in a chemical equation represent?
- The color change that occurs during the reaction
- The amount of energy released in the reaction
- The type of reaction taking place
- The direction of the reaction (correct)
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