1. In chemistry, especially in balancing, what does "-->" mean?  2. Why is it necessary to balance a chemical equation?  3. Does the total number of molecules on each side of the equation have to be balanced? Why or why not? 4. What does it mean to "simplify" the equation?  5. Define the Law of Conservation of Mass.

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1. In chemistry, especially in balancing, what does "-->" mean? 

2. Why is it necessary to balance a chemical equation? 

3. Does the total number of molecules on each side of the equation have to be balanced? Why or why not?

4. What does it mean to "simplify" the equation? 

5. Define the Law of Conservation of Mass.

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