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How to Balance Chemical Equations

Balance equations by changing coefficients in front of formulas, never subscripts within a formula. Check that each element has the same total atom count on both sides.

The core idea

Balance equations by changing coefficients in front of formulas, never subscripts within a formula. Check that each element has the same total atom count on both sides.

Try it yourself

Open the Chemical Equation Balancer and enter your own values. Keep units consistent and compare the answer with the worked explanation.

Check your work

Write down your known quantities, convert units before substitution and confirm that your final units match the quantity you intended to calculate.

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