Which of the Following Statements About Balancing Reactions Is FALSE

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about balancing reactions is FALSE?

• A)If there is no coefficient or subscript,a one is implied.
• B)When coefficients are added the type of compounds is changed in the chemical reaction.
• C)Subscripts are multiplied by the coefficients to determine the number of atoms in a compound.
• D)Coefficients are added to compounds to ensure both sides of the reaction have equal numbers of each atom.
• E)All of the above statements are true.

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