How does the number of atoms of each element on the left side of the equation compare to number on right?

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carbon hydrogen oxygen please help!! lab science work do not know.

2007-12-18 12:17:16 · 2 answers · asked by z 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

Thy are equal. For example,

CH4 + 2O2 ===> CO2+ 2H2O

Count the number of C's, H's, and O's on each side. They should come out equal.

2007-12-18 12:23:52 · answer #1 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

You must have the same number of each element on both sides of the equation. If you have 6 oxygen on the right, you must have 6 oxygen on the left.

2007-12-18 12:25:44 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋