How to Balance Equations |
Example: |
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2 |
Cu |
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1 |
O2 |
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2 |
CuO |
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Cu |
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O-O |
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Cu-O |
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Cu |
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Cu-O | |
You can change the number of molecules by typing
new numbers in front |
You cannot change the number of atoms in each
molecule. | |
The object is to have the same number of each kind of
atom on both sides. |
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Two Cu atoms Two O atoms |
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Two Cu atoms Two O atoms |
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Hint: Numbers
must be in lowest terms. Ex. 1,2,1 is correct 2,4,2 or 3,6,3 is wrong.
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When you have completed balancing
the equation, press the Balanced button.
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