Which of the Following Is Least Helpful in Balancing an Equation

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is least helpful in balancing an equation?

• A) Use a balance sheet to keep track of the number of elements.
• B) Try different coefficients and subscripts to balance the number of atoms.
• C) Begin with elements that appear only once on each side of the equation.
• D) Change only the coefficients to balance the number of atoms.

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Definitions:

Real Number

A value that represents a quantity along a continuous line, including both rational and irrational numbers.

Arithmetic Operators

Operators in programming that perform mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and modulus.

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An object that is manipulated by an operator in a mathematical operation or expression.

Literal Value

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