Question

Is there something wrong with the chemical equation shown? Look carefully at the equation. What would need to be done to this equation to make sure that it follows the Law of Conservation of Mass?

Remove 2 hydrogen atoms (reactant) and 1 oxygen atom (product).

This equation already follows the Law of Conservation of Mass.

Add 2 hydrogen atoms (product) and 1 oxygen atom (reactant).

Add coefficients to some of the compounds to balance the number of atoms.

Answer 1

Add coefficients to some of the compounds to balance the number of atoms.

Step-by-step explanation:

The balanced equation should be CH4 + 2 O2 = CO2 + 2 H2O

So you see we had to use coefficients in front of some of the compounds to balance number of atoms.