Question 2

2 pts

After the first steps in writing an equation, the equation is balanced by

adjusting subscripts to the formula(s).

adjusting coefficients to the smallest whole-number ratio.

changing the products formed.

making the number of reactants equal to the number of products,

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The first thing that is done once the chemical reaction is captured is that the number of reagents is equal to the number of products, how do we achieve this? Well it is easy, the stoichiometric number should always always be first in essential molecules such as hydrogen, oxygen, carbon and then in others less used such as sulfur, nitrogen, etc.

The stoichiometric coefficient number must always be the smallest possible, and must generate the number of products is always equal to the number of reagents.

Explanation:

CH4 + (2) O2 → CO2 + (2) H2O

This is the example of a balanced equation, where the stoichiometric number that must always be INTEGER OR FRACTIONAL WITHOUT COMAS is the one that is in parentheses and must be written in capital letter

bcde is the incorrect answer it is a