Writing Balanced Equations Flashcards
1
Q
What is step 1 for writing a word balanced equation?
A
Write a word equation for the chemical reaction
2
Q
What is step 2 for writing a word balanced equation?
A
Substitute formulae for the names of the elements or compounds involved
3
Q
What is step 3 for writing a word balanced equation?
A
Balance the equation by adding numbers in front of the reactants and/or products.
4
Q
What is step 5 for writing a word balanced equation?
A
Write a balanced symbol equations