Question

When balancing equations, you should always:
Select one:
a. assign every substance a written coefficient
b. change the subscripts to reflect the correct number of atoms
c. complete an atom inventory before and after the equation is balanced
d. balance the atoms on the reactant side before balancing atoms on the product side

Answer 1

D sounds like the best possible option. :)

Answer 2

my 2-pennies: c. complete an atom inventory before and after the equation is balanced. that's how we know if the reaction is balanced.

Answer 3

thank you!