Question

mention the steps of balancing a chemical equation ​

Answer 1

Steps in Balancing Chemical Equations

A. Write a correct chemical equations for the reaction

Make sure the chemical symbols and chemical formulas are written correctly

B. Count the number of atoms of each element on each side of the arrow

If the numbers are the same, the equation is balanced

C. If the numbers are not the same, the equation must be balanced by using Coefficients

1. Balance the different types of atoms one at a time

2. First, balance they types of atoms that appear only once on each side of the

equation.

3. Balance polyatomic ions that appear on both sides of the equation as a single

unit.

4. Balance hydrogen and oxygen atoms after all other elements have been

balanced.

D. Check your work by counting the atoms of each element to make sure they are the same

on both sides of the equation.