Question

What feature of a chemical equation is used to balance the equation and make sure it obeys the law of conservation of mass?

a
numbers
b
coefficient
c
superscript
d
subscript

Answer 1

Answer:

b) coefficient

Explanation:

Refer to this example:

CH4  +2  O2  →  CO2+  2  H2O

2 is used as a coefficient in this chemical equation.

Answer 2

Answer:

b.  Coefficient.

Explanation:

For example:

Zinc combines with oxygen to form zinc oxlde :

We have Zn and O2 forming ZnO:

2Zn + O2 = 2ZnO

The 2's before the Zn and ZnO balance the equation