Please do not just copy and paste. This has to be in your own words. I will chec
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Please do not just copy and paste. This has to be in your own words.
I will check this for sure!
and Please cite references!
When you balance a chemical equation “by inspection”, there are steps you should follow. Develop a checklist for this inspection.
Your checklist should:
-be bulleted short action items
-start with writing the proper chemical formulas based on chemical name and end with a properly balanced equation (proper coefficients and subscripts)
There are a few numbered lists available on the internet. I expect you to custom tailor a list, though you can certainly use other lists as guides if you cite your sources.
Explanation / Answer
The check list for balancing chemical equation by using inspection method is as follows.
1) First write the chemical reaction with suitable chemical formulas.
2) The chemical reaction should be included with states of substances.
3) Write the number of atoms present on L.H.S (left hald side) and R.H.S (right hand side)
4) Now start balancing by considering complex compound first. Assume that there is only one atom of this compound taking part in the overall reation.
5) Balance the atoms present in the compounds which has less number of atoms.
6) Balance the atoms present in the compounds which has more number of atoms in the end.
7) Remove the fractions if any at the end by using suitable coefficients.