Balancing Symbol Equations

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What do you need to ensure when writing symbol equations?

The number of each atom on each side is equal.

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How is H₂ + O₂ → H₂O unbalanced?

There are 2 hydrogen atoms on each side, but 2 oxygen atoms in the reactants and 1 in the product.

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How is 2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O balanced?

There are 4 hydrogen atoms on each side and 2 oxygen atoms on each side.

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What else should a balanced symbol equation include?

State symbols.

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What’s the state symbol for solids?

(s)

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What’s the state symbol for liquids?

(l)

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What’s the state symbol for gases?

(g)

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What’s the state symbol for aqueous solutions?

(aq)

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What’s another term for aqueous solutions?

Dissolved in water.