What is the first step in balancing a chemical equation?

Balancing Chemical Equations Concepts

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Chemistry
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9th - 10th Grade
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Liam Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Count the atoms on both sides of the equation.
Add coefficients to balance the equation.
Change the subscripts of the compounds.
Ignore the oxygen atoms initially.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many hydrogen atoms are there on the reactant side initially?
Two
Four
Eight
Six
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the total number of oxygen atoms on the product side before balancing?
Seven
Four
Six
Five
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which element should be balanced last according to the video?
Hydrogen
Sulfur
Strontium
Oxygen
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What coefficient is placed in front of H2O to balance the hydrogen atoms?
2
1
3
4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
After balancing, how many oxygen atoms are there on each side of the equation?
Four
Five
Six
Seven
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What common mistake is highlighted in the video when balancing equations?
Ignoring the coefficients.
Changing the chemical formulas.
Forgetting to count sulfur atoms.
Overlooking some oxygen atoms.
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is the presenter of the video?
Dr. A
Dr. D
Dr. B
Dr. C
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