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Chemistry: Balancing Chemical Equations—Algebraic Method

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If you love algebra, then you're gonna love this balancing method! Introduce young chemists to the algebraic method of balancing chemical equations using a video from an informative chemistry  playlist. The narrator works five sample problems to illustrate how to use the method.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
balancing chemical equations, balancing equations, algebraic concepts, chemical equations, dalton's atomic theory, coefficients, moles, the law of conservation of mass, algebraic expressions
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Additional Tags
science
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Instructional Ideas
  • Pair the resource with another from the series that describes the Inspection Method for balancing equations
  • Provide the video link to pupils as a remediation tool or homework helper
Classroom Considerations
  • Make sure the class is confident in writing chemical equations before moving forward to this step
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • The resource highlights a great alternative to the inspection method of balancing equations
  • Directions are clear, allowing viewers to approach each equation in a series of steps
Cons
  • None
Common Core
SL.9-10.2