Matter Interactions Online Practice

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Question
Which of the following describes what it means for a chemical equation to be balanced?(1 point)
Responses

It has the same number of atoms on both sides for each specific type of atom.
It has the same number of atoms on both sides for each specific type of atom.

It has the same type of molecules on both sides in the same order.
It has the same type of molecules on both sides in the same order.

It has the same number of molecules on both sides for each specific type of molecule.
It has the same number of molecules on both sides for each specific type of molecule.

It has the same type of atoms on both sides in the same order.

1 answer

The correct response is:

It has the same number of atoms on both sides for each specific type of atom.

This statement accurately describes a balanced chemical equation, where the number of atoms of each element is conserved in the reaction.