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Why is balancing chemical equations necessary?
Beginners often balance equations mechanically but don’t know the “why.”
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A balanced equation ensures law of conservation of mass. Eg: H₂ + O₂ → H₂O, if unbalanced, atoms “disappear” or “appear.” Balancing ensures reality—atoms neither created nor destroyed.
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