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    Jan 29, 2008, 05:30 PM
    how do I balance word equations?
    I have problems like zinc +lead(II)nitrate >zinc nitrate+ lead
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    Jan 29, 2008, 05:47 PM
    the reason you balance equations is to make it so there are equal amounts of elements on both sides of the >
    so if you have lead(II) on one side the other side needs to have 2 lead as well

    so

    zinc + lead(II)nitrate =zinc nitrate + 2lead


    I'm no expert anyone else?
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