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What is a balanced chemical equation?
What is a balanced chemical equation?
- An equation where the number of atoms of each element in the reactants side is equal to that of the products side (correct)
- An equation where the reactants and products are represented by their symbols or formulas
- An equation showing unbalanced atoms on the reactant side
- An equation representing a combination reaction
Why is it necessary to balance a chemical equation?
Why is it necessary to balance a chemical equation?
- To simplify the representation of the reaction
- To change the products of the reaction
- To increase the reaction rate
- To satisfy the law of conservation of mass (correct)
What type of reaction is characterized by two or more reactants combining to form one product?
What type of reaction is characterized by two or more reactants combining to form one product?
- Decomposition reaction
- Double displacement reaction
- Single displacement reaction
- Combination reaction (correct)
What is a skeletal chemical equation?
What is a skeletal chemical equation?
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According to the law of conservation of mass, what must be equal in a balanced chemical equation?
According to the law of conservation of mass, what must be equal in a balanced chemical equation?
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