Chapter 2 - Small Molecules and the Chemistry of Life - 2.3 - Atoms Change Partners in Chemical Reactions - 2.3 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 34: 1

A chemical equation is balanced if both the number of atoms and net charges are the same for both the reactants and products side. By totaling up the amount and type of atoms in the products, one can predict the products because the same number and type of atoms can be expected.

A chemical equation is balanced if both the number of atoms and net charges are the same for both the reactants and products side. By totaling up the amount and type of atoms in the products, one can predict the products because the same number and type of atoms can be expected.