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Learn how to balance chemical reactions effectively with the guidance of Mr. Letzel. Follow the process of identifying elements, checking for the HONClBrIF rule, and applying oxidation states. Utilize coefficients to balance equations accurately. Double-check both sides to ensure a final balanced equation. Master the balancing of hydrogen and oxygen to form hydrogen oxide with this comprehensive tutorial.
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Balancing a Reaction By: Mr. Letzel
First Identify the Elements Hydrogen + Oxygen Hydrogen Oxide *Use your reference sheet… H + O H0
Second…check for HONClBrIF H + O H0 H2 + O2 H0
Third…Apply Oxidation States H2 + O2 H+10-2 H2 + O2 H20
List and Count the atoms… H2 + O2 H20 ERP H 2 2 O 2 1
Coefficients H2 + O2 2H20 ERP H 2 24 O 2 12
Double Check – Both Sides 2H2 + O2 2H20 ERP H 24 24 O 2 12
Final Balanced Equation Hydrogen + Oxygen Hydrogen Oxide 2H2 + O2 2H20