How to Balance Equations
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Example:
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1 |
Mg |
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2 |
HCl |
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1 |
MgCl2 |
+ |
1 |
H2 |
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Mg |
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H-Cl |
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Cl-Mg-Cl |
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H-H |
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H-Cl |
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You can change the number of molecules
by typing new numbers in front
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You cannot change the number of atoms
in each molecule.
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The object is to have the same number of each kind of atom on both sides.
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One Mg atom
Two H atoms
Two Cl atoms
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One Mg atoms
Two Cl atoms
Two H atoms
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Hint: Numbers must be in lowest terms. Ex. 1,2,1 is correct 2,4,2 or 3,6,3 is wrong.
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When you have completed balancing the equation, press the Balanced button.
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