Concept explainers
Interpretation :
The correct option regarding a balanced chemical equation must be chosen from the given list.
Concept Introduction :
A balanced chemical equation is the evidence of conservation of mass as the total mass of reactants is equal to total mass of products.
Answer to Problem 2STP
Correct answer: Option B is correct.
Explanation of Solution
Reason for correct option: Option B is correct because in a balanced chemical equal there must be equal number of each type of atoms in both the side of the chemical equation.
Reasons for incorrect options: Option A is incorrect as sum of coefficients might not be equal in both the sides.
Option C is incorrect as formulae of reactant and product are different.
Option D is incorrect as sums of subscripts on each side of the equation might be different due to having different coefficients of reactants and products.
Chapter 7 Solutions
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