Balancing Equations steps
Write the skeletal equations
whats the 1st step
Syntheisis
2 or more substances react to produce a single product
Convert percentage to grams
Count the atoms in the reaction
What is the second step
Combustion
Oxygen combines with a substance and releases energy in the form of heat and light
Count the staoms in the products
What is the 3rd step
Decompistion
Single compound breaks down into 2 or more elements or new compounds
Change the coificiants to make the number of atoms the same on both sides
what is the 4th step
Single Replacement
Atom of 1 element replaces the atoms of another element in a compound
Write coificient in lowest terms
What is the last step
Double Replacement
exchange of ions between 2 compounds