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:

Cauda Equina

A bundle of spinal nerves and spinal nerve rootlets at the lower end of the spinal cord, resembling a horse's tail.

Reticular Activating System

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that plays a key role in regulating wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.

Peripheral Nervous System

The peripheral nervous system is the part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord, connecting the central nervous system to limbs and organs.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem down the back and transmits neural signals between the brain and the rest of the body.