Chemical Reactions and Equations

A chemical reaction is the process of chemical transformation, while a chemical equation is the symbolic representation of a chemical reaction.

Balancing a chemical equation is important to satisfy the law of conservation of mass, ensuring that the same number of each type of atom exists on both the reactant and product sides.

The coefficients in a balanced chemical equation represent the mole ratios of reactants and products, which are essential for stoichiometry calculations.

<p>Maintaining a stable internal environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Catalyzing chemical reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To maintain a constant internal environment despite external changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Process of converting biochemical energy from nutrients into ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It represents the quantitative relationship between reactants and products</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It ensures that reactants are used up completely to produce maximum products</p> Signup and view all the answers