Balancing Chemical Equations

The University of Colorado's Department of Physics provides an online tool that helps users balance chemical equations. Chemical equations show the reactants and products of a chemical reaction, but they must be balanced to obey the law of conservation of mass.

Chemical equations have two sides: the reactants on one side and the products on the other side. Each side must have an equal number of atoms of each element. The online tool by the University of Colorado's Department of Physics allows users to input the coefficients for each element until the equation is balanced.

The tool provides guidance on where to start balancing the equation, and it also highlights any errors in balancing the equation. Users can choose between ion-electron or oxidation number methods for balancing redox reactions.

By using this online tool, users can easily balance complex chemical equations and ensure that their reactions are following the law of conservation of mass.

• Disclaimer: Please note that this tool provides educational guidance only and is not intended to replace professional advice or recommendations. Always seek professional assistance for handling chemicals or chemical reactions.