Interpretation: The similarity between a balanced equation and a recipe needs to be explained.
Concept introduction: A balanced equation is an equation in which the number of atoms of each species is equal in both reactant and product side.
Answer to Problem 7LC
In a balanced equation, there are reactants that react together to give the products and in a recipe, there are ingredients that cooked in specific quantities to give a good food.
Explanation of Solution
A balanced equation is very much similar to a recipe. This is because in a recipe, there are specific quantities of ingredients that are used to make a good food whereas, in a balanced equation, there are reactants that reacts in a stoichiometric ratio to give a desired product.
The example of a balanced equation is:
In a balanced equation, there are reactants that react together to give the products and in a recipe, there are ingredients that cooked in specific quantities to give a good food.
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