Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation
Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation
8th Edition
ISBN: 9781285199030
Author: Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 6.3, Problem 1CT
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

To determine why it is wrong approach to balance chemical equation by changing the subscript value instead of coefficients.

Concept Introduction:

Balancing a chemical equation is important to make the equation follow the conservation mass of law. In balanced chemical reaction, the atoms in the chemical reaction from the reactant side are equal to the atoms in the product side.

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