Which of the following data does a complete and balanced chemical equation NOT reveal?

the molar ratios of each of the reactants and products

the states of matter for each reactant and product

the correctly written formula for each reactant and product

the mass of each reactant and product

Question

Which of the following data does a complete and balanced chemical equation NOT reveal?
		
the molar ratios of each of the reactants and products
		
the states of matter for each reactant and product
		
the correctly written formula for each reactant and product
		
the mass of each reactant and product

anonymous · Answer

is it D?

jfraser · Answer

it's not D

joannablackwelder · Answer

Hm, @JFraser I think that @discomfiting is correct.

vera_ewing · Answer

What do you not understand about the question?

kaibaseto · Answer

@discomforting is correct because a complete balanced equation would not show the molar mass of each reactant and product. For example, "2K(s) + Cl2(g) arrow 2KCl(s)" identifies the molar ratios, states of matter, and the correctly written form, however it does not show the mass without looking at the periodic table. Chemical equation cited from: "GCSE CHEMISTRY - What Are State Symbols? - (s) - (l) - (g) - (aq) - GCSE SCIENCE." GCSE CHEMISTRY - What Are State Symbols? - (s) - (l) - (g) - (aq) - GCSE SCIENCE. Web. 18 Apr. 2015. < http://www.gcsescience.com/a18-chemical-equations-state-symbols.htm >.