Both use symbols and abbreviations to convey information quickly.

Texting is only for social communication, while chemical equations are for science.

Texting uses complete sentences, while chemical equations do not.

Chemical equations are always longer than text messages.

To show chemical reactions with formulas and symbols instead of words.

To list all the elements in the periodic table.

To describe the physical properties of compounds.

To explain the history of chemistry.

The number of atoms for each element must be the same on both sides of the equation.

Coefficients are used to balance atoms in a chemical equation.

The subscripts in chemical formulas can be changed to balance equations.

Balancing equations ensures the law of conservation of mass is followed.

Yes, because the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides.

No, because the number of atoms changes.

No, because energy is lost.

Yes, because water is formed.

carbon

nickel

nitrogen

sodium

Atoms are not created or destroyed in a chemical reaction.

Atoms can be created in a chemical reaction.

The number of atoms can change during a reaction.

Mass is only conserved in physical changes.

calcium

carbon

oxygen

chlorine

Yes, it is balanced.

No, it is not balanced.