Counting the atoms in each substance in the reactants and products is a step in which one of the following?

A. Balancing a chemical equation
B. Determining how long a chemical reaction will take
C. Duplicating a chemical equation
D. Writing a chemical equation using formulas and symbols

Question

Counting the atoms in each substance in the reactants and products is a step in which one of the following?

 		A.	Balancing a chemical equation
 		B.	Determining how long a chemical reaction will take
 		C.	Duplicating a chemical equation
 		D.	Writing a chemical equation using formulas and symbols

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

yes please

anonymous · Answer

I think A

neonumbrella5115 · Answer

I would say you are correct.  It is definitely not B, as the number of atoms will not help you with determining the time of the reaction.  To duplicate an equation, I wouldn't think you would need to count all of the atoms.  So not C.  And when you use formulas and symbols, you don't need the number of atoms.  So not D!  Good job!