Balancing Chemical Equation

• Balanced chemical equation is that when the number of each type of atom is equal on the two sides of the equation.
• Law of conservation of mass states that the total mass of the reactants is equal to the total mass of the products.
• Steps in balancing chemical equation

  • Take note of the elements.
  • Count the number of atoms of each element.
  • Apply the law of conservation of mass to get same number of atoms on each side of the equation. Do not change the subscripts.