A balanced equation is a chemical equation where the number of atoms of each element on both sides of the equation is equal. It follows the law of conservation of mass.
Related terms
Stoichiometry: The study and calculation of quantities (masses or volumes) during chemical reactions based on balanced equations.
Coefficients: Numbers placed before chemical formulas to balance equations by adjusting the number of atoms or molecules involved.
Law of Conservation of Mass: States that matter cannot be created or destroyed in ordinary chemical reactions; therefore, mass must remain constant throughout any given reaction.