15 Questions
Which of the following is the first step in balancing a chemical equation?
Change a word chemical equation into a formula
What is the purpose of balancing a chemical equation?
To balance each element
How many atoms of oxygen are there on the reactant side of the balanced chemical equation?
18
How many atoms of carbon are there on the product side of the balanced chemical equation?
6
What is the coefficient of oxygen in the balanced chemical equation?
6
What is the second step in balancing a chemical equation?
Balance each atom one at a time
What is the third step in balancing a chemical equation?
Balance any non-hydrogen or oxygen atoms
What is the fourth step in balancing a chemical equation?
Balance hydrogen and oxygen atoms
Which statement best describes a balanced chemical equation?
It shows the ratio of each reactant and product.
What is the purpose of balancing a chemical equation?
To satisfy the law of conservation of matter
What does the coefficient in a chemical equation represent?
The number of moles of a substance
Which of the following is true about the law of conservation of matter?
Matter can only be rearranged
What does a balanced chemical equation ensure?
The same number of atoms on both sides
How can the number of molecules used in a chemical equation be changed?
By using coefficients
What does a balanced chemical equation show?
The ratio of each reactant and product
Test your knowledge of balancing chemical equations with this quiz! Learn how to ensure that each element on the reactant side has an equal amount on the product side. Challenge yourself to balance equations with different ratios of reactants and products.
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