Question

What are the purposes of a chemical equation? Check all that apply.

Answer 1

In your own words, describe the purpose of using a chemical equation. To show how substances in a chemical reaction interact and to keep track of all elements and the number of atoms in each element on each side of the equation.

Answer 2

The purpose of writing a balanced chemical equation is to know: the reactants (starting material) and products (end results) that occur. the ratios in which they react so you can calculate how much reactants you need and how much products can be formed.