Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation
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Author: Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
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Chapter 9.3, Problem 1CT
ur lab partner has made the observation that we always measure the mass of chemicals in lab, but then use mole ratios to balance equations. What if your lab partner decided to balance equations by using masses as coefficients? Is this possible? Why or why not?
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