Physical Science 4.10

To ensure the number of atoms for each element is the same on both sides

To make the equation look more organized

To change the substances involved in the reaction

To increase the speed of the reaction

Write down the skeletal chemical equation

Make a list of each type of atom

Ignore subscripts

Multiply the coefficient & subscript to determine total number of atoms

To create new atoms

To ensure the number of atoms is equal on both sides

To change the chemical properties

To ignore the coefficients

Write down the skeletal chemical equation

Make a list of each type of atom

Add random coefficients without checking atom counts

Multiply the coefficient & subscript to determine total number of atoms

(g) for gas

(aq) for aqueous

Δ for heating

(m) for mixture

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