Conceptual Physical Science Explorations
Conceptual Physical Science Explorations
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780321567918
Author: Paul G. Hewitt, Leslie A. Hewitt, John A Suchocki
Publisher: Addison Wesley
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Chapter 20, Problem 1RQ
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The purpose of coefficients in a chemical equation.

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Answer to Problem 1RQ

The coefficient is the numeral value showing the amount of reactant and the product species present in a chemical equation.

Explanation of Solution

The chemical equation describes the conversion of reactant species to the product species taking place in a chemical reaction.

The exact number of reactant molecules participating and the exact number of product molecules formed in the chemical equation can be depicted by using the numbers with the molecular formula. These numbers are called coefficients.

Coefficients show the respective amount of each reactant and product molecules present in the chemical equation. Coefficients either describe the number of moles or the number of molecules of a participating species in a chemical equation. If in case the coefficient is not mentioned with the respective species in a chemical equation, it is assumed to be a unity that is 1.

Conclusion:

Therefore, the coefficient is the numeral value showing the amount of reactant and the product species present in a chemical equation.

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