Explain the following terms with examples.

Balanced equation

Balanced equation: When the number of atoms of elements in the reactants is equal to the number of atoms of those elements in the products, such a equation is called ‘balanced equation’.

For example: H₂ + O₂→ 2H₂O

In the above table, you can see that number of atoms of reactants are equal to the number of atoms of products. Thus, the reaction is a ‘balanced equation’.