2021-05-25

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Chemistry in a Nutshell

Some chemical equations are too complex to balance by trial and error. This is where the algebraic method comes in! I’ll show you how to use algebra to balance even the trickiest equations step-by-step, making it easier to tackle difficult reactions with confidence. Practice problems included!

Although the algebraic method can be used to balance any chemical equation, I personally use the trial and error method for beginner or intermediate level problems and the algebraic method for hard or time-consuming problems. To learn about the trial and error method of balancing chemical equations, see this: /youtube/video/Vtu5aI2MJgM

Time Stamps:

0:51 NH3 + O2 to NO + H2O - Balancing using the trial and error method

7:38 NH3 + O2 to NO + H2O - Double checking the answer

9:34 Introduction to algebraic method and balancing NH3 + O2 to NO + H2O

18:37 S + HNO3 to H2SO4 + NO2 + H2O - Balancing using the algebraic method

28:09 S + HNO3 to H2SO4 + NO2 + H2O - Double checking the answer

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