Single Answer MCQ
Q-00039813
What is the purpose of balancing a chemical equation?
1
To make it visually appealing
2
To ensure the law of conservation of mass is obeyed
3
To increase the number of products
4
To change the physical states of reactants
Answer and Solution
Answer
B. To ensure the law of conservation of mass is obeyed
Solution:
Balancing a chemical equation ensures that the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides, thus adhering to the law of conservation of mass. Option 1 is incorrect as aesthetics do not have a role, option 3 is misleading and option 4 is not relevant.
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