Balancing chemical equations in five simple steps. My new book on balancing equations is now available! https://books.breslyn.org/l/balancing

Balancing chemical equations is an essential skill in chemistry. In this video you will learn the basics of balancing an equation with examples and explanations.

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There are three key elements to remember to balance reactions.

First count the number of each type of atom on each side of the chemical equation. It's helpful to create a table below the equation to be sure you have the correct numbers.

You can only modify the coefficients (these are the numbers in front of the substances).

You should NOT change indices (the small numbers after elements). This would create a new chemical compound!

Once you have finished balancing a chemical equation, check both sides to be sure you have the same number of each type of atom on each side of the balanced equation.

Need to learn Stoichiometry (moles, grams, molar ratio…)? For more help on conversions from moles to grams and more:

• More moles in grams: https://youtu.be/aIv5nr8ZNyw
• Molar mass in three easy steps: https://youtu.be/o3MMBO8WxjY
• Understanding the mole: https://youtu.be/DyLktMPTuHY
• Moles – Gram conversions: https://youtu.be/aIv5nr8ZNyw
• How to balance chemical equations: https://youtu.be/zmdxMlb88Fs
• Molar ratio: https://youtu.be/i71BMVlrMiw
• Reaction stoichiometry: https://youtu.be/rrTqOsZPpaU
My chemistry site: http://www.Breslyn.org

Conversion between moles and grams is the cornerstone of success in stoichiometry, the study of chemical quantities. Take the time to learn mole conversions and you'll find that chemistry is much easier.

Using conversion factors (also called factor label method or dimensional analysis) is a more general technique for converting quantities. Once you understand how it works, it can be applied to many different conversions (provided you know the conversion factor).
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