Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Formulae And Equations (Section 5 - No. 5)

In a balanced chemical equation, what is the purpose of balancing the number of atoms?
To ensure the reaction occurs faster.
To satisfy the law of conservation of mass.
To increase the yield of the product.
To change the state of the reactants

Explanation

The law of conservation of mass states that matter is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.

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