Which purpose is served by an unbalanced chemical equation versus a balanced chemical equation? (1 point)
An unbalanced chemical equation demonstrates a general reaction that occurs between several compounds. A balanced chemical
equation demonstrates the exact amount of each reactant necessary to create a specific amount of product(s).
An unbalanced chemical equation demonstrates the exact amount of each reactant necessary to create a specific amount of
product(s). A balanced chemical equation demonstrates a general reaction that occurs between several compounds.
An unbalanced chemical equation demonstrates the mass of each product necessary to create a specific mass of product(s). A
balanced chemical equation demonstrates how several compounds react with one another.
An unbalanced chemical equation demonstrates how several compounds react with one another. A balanced chemical equation
demonstrates the mass of each product necessary to create a specific mass of product(s).
I suspect A is the answer your teacher wants; however, D is technically correct also. By the way, you made it VERY hard to read the choices so I copied below with a space between. Why didn't you think of that?
An unbalanced chemical equation demonstrates a general reaction that occurs between several compounds. A balanced chemical
equation demonstrates the exact amount of each reactant necessary to create a specific amount of product(s).
An unbalanced chemical equation demonstrates the exact amount of each reactant necessary to create a specific amount of
product(s). A balanced chemical equation demonstrates a general reaction that occurs between several compounds.
An unbalanced chemical equation demonstrates the mass of each product necessary to create a specific mass of product(s). A
balanced chemical equation demonstrates how several compounds react with one another.
An unbalanced chemical equation demonstrates how several compounds react with one another. A balanced chemical equation
demonstrates the mass of each product necessary to create a specific mass of product(s).
The purpose served by an unbalanced chemical equation versus a balanced chemical equation is as follows:
An unbalanced chemical equation demonstrates a general reaction that occurs between several compounds. It does not provide information about the exact amount of each reactant necessary or the exact mass of each product that will be formed. Therefore, it is not useful for calculating the quantities of substances involved in the reaction.
On the other hand, a balanced chemical equation demonstrates the exact amount of each reactant necessary to create a specific amount of product(s). It shows the stoichiometry or ratio of the reactants and products involved in the reaction. This gives precise information about the quantities of substances involved and allows for calculations such as determining the mass of products formed or the amount of reactant needed to obtain a desired amount of product.
Therefore, a balanced chemical equation is more useful in providing quantitative information and allows for precise calculations, while an unbalanced equation only gives a general idea of the reaction taking place.