Question

The basic principle in balancing a chemical equation is to______.

a- have the same number of molecules of each substance in the reactants and in the products
b-have the same number of atoms of each element in the reactants and in the products
c-have the sum of coefficients in reactants equal to that in the products
d-have the same number of reactants as products

Answer 1

I agree with coolguy424 the answer is B

Answer 2

I would say answer B because to have a balanced equation you would need to have an equal amount of each element on both sides.