CHEM 6.4 Information in Chemical Equations Flashcards
1
Q
What is the “Skeleton Equation” ?
A
The chemical equation which has all the correct reactants and products to describe a chemical reaction, but it may or may not be balanced.
2
Q
What do we use to balance equations, forming balanced equations ?
A
We must place coefficents (numbers) in front of molecules until the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides.
