Why Can't a Chemical Equation Be Balanced by Changing the Subscripts

question 10

Multiple Choice

Why can't a chemical equation be balanced by changing the subscripts of the reactants and/or products?

• A)Because there will always be more reactants than products when using such a method.
• B)Because changing the subscripts means changing the identity of the chemicals.
• C)It just can't!
• D)None of the above; it can be balanced in this manner.

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