Balancing a chemical equation

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Balancing a chemical equation: Overview

In this topic, we will learn how to balance a chemical equation. It explains how equal number of atoms for an element on both sides of an equation results in balancing of an equation. It explains balancing using varied examples.

Important Questions on Balancing a chemical equation

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FeS2+O2Fe2O3+SO2

Sum of Co-efficient of reactants and products

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Balance a chemical equation by using the hit and trial method?

2H2+3O22H2O

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What is hit and trial method?

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String of ants, bees contain

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Which of the following is not a balanced equation? 

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Balance the following equation:

Fe+H2OFe3O4+H2

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Balance the following equation:

Ca+H2OCa(OH)2+H2

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Balance the following equation:

H2+N2NH3

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Balance the following equation:

Fe+O2Fe2O3

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Write the chemical equations in formulae for the given word equations. Also, balance the equations.

Magnesium + Oxygen → Magnesium Oxide.

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Write the chemical equations in formulae for the given word equations. Also, balance the equations. 

Calcium + Chlorine →Calcium Chloride.

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Write the chemical equations in formulae for the given word equations. Also, balance the equations. 

Silver + Chlorine → Silver Chloride.

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Balance the following chemical equations: MnO2+HClMnCl2+Cl2+2H2O.

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Balance the following chemical equations: KMnO4+HClKCl+MnCl2+Cl2+H2O.

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Balance the following chemical equations: KClO3KCl+O2.

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Balance the following chemical equations: NaOH+H2SO4Na2SO4+2H2O.

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Explain the need of balancing a chemical equation? What information is conveyed by a balanced chemical equation?

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Write a complete balance equation for the following: Magnesium ribbon reacts with oxygen to give magnesium oxide.
 

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Write a complete balance equation for the following: Zinc reacts with hydrochloric acid to give zinc chloride and hydrogen.