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How does a balanced chemical equation relate to the law of conservation of mass?
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∙ 9y ago
The law of conservation of mass states that in any chemical reaction, matter is neither created nor destroyed. Therefore, in a balanced chemical equation you must have the same number of atoms of each element 1) on either side of the equation.
1) ImprovementAlso the conservation of 'Elements' comes into my mind: it is necessarily for a well balanced equation. If we sort out 'Nuclear Reactions' then this is a true case!Agnes Bogan
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∙ 7y agoThe mass of reactants is equal to the mass of products.
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How does combining hydrogen and oxygen to create water relate to law of conservation of mass?
The mass of hydrogen and oxygen in the reactants is the same as the mass of the water produced. The balanced chemical equation for this reaction is 2H2 + O2 --> 2H2O. Notice that the numbers of hydrogen and oxygen atoms are the same on both sides of the equation.
How do chemical equations relate to conservation of mass?
The mass of reactants is equal to the mass of products.
How does the law of conservation of mass relate to balancing a chemical equation containing coefficients?
The Law of Conservation of Mass says that mass is neither created or destroyed. Think of mass as just being shifted from one place to the other. In a chemical equation, it has to get shifted evenly. Since a chemical equation is just that...an equation, it must be balanced/equal on each side. What ever elements are on the reactant side must, in some way, be equal to the elements on the product side. Even though you are sending the reactant elements through some type of chemical reaction (oxidation, combustion, etc) the product elements still have to come out evenly on their side of the equation. Otherwise, something would be created or destroyed and that's not possible according to LOCOM. Scientists use coefficients to balance out the elements based on total number of atoms of each element per side. H6 + O > 6H2O 7 atoms >18 atoms Unbalanced (would show that atoms were created and according to the LOCOM that's not possible.) 2H6 + 6O > 6H2O 18 atoms > 18 atoms Balanced (Adding coefficients on the Reactant side to balance the atoms allows this equation to meet the requirements of the LOCOM.)
If the chemical properties of the substance have not changed has a chemical reaction occurred?
It depends: just try to relate, try to write a chemical equation for and see if there are byproducts. Most likely, if the same chemical still has its same properties After the reaction, a chemical reaction has not occurred.
How does the chemical equation for cellular respiration relate to that of photosynthesis?
Because the end products of photosynthesis (glucose and oxygen) are the requirement to start cellular respiration.
How does the Law of conservation relate to the reactants and products in a chemical reaction?
The law of conservation of mass states that matter is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction (in a nuclear reaction it is a different matter). Therefore the total mass of the reactants equals the total mass of the products. This law is hard to grasp by some since some reactions are gas creating reactions, and most reactions occur in open systems; Therefore, the gas escapes and cannot be weighed properly, but mass is still conserved.
How does the law of conservation of mass relate to newtons 3rd law?
It isn't closely related. Newton's Third Law is more closely related to conservation of MOMENTUM.
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They fit the equation t = 0 exactly.
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How do we make sure the equations remained balanced algebra?
Starting from a balanced equation, you can make sure that it remains in balance if any [valid] action taken on one side of the equality sign is exactly replicated on the other side. These actions, or operations, must relate to the whole of each side, not just some selected terms.
How is law of conservation of mass relate to balancing reactions?
The mass of reactants is equal to the mass of products.
Which is the correct equation to relate Kelvin and Celsius?
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