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Classify the chemical equations as being balanced or not balanced.

CaO + 3C → CaC2 + CO
Na + H2O → 2NaOH + H2
4Fe + O2 → 2Fe2O3
2Mg + O2 → 2MgO

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1) Balanced
2) Not balanced
3) Not balanced
4) Balanced
User Jouby
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Answer;

CaO + 3C → CaC2 + CO - Balanced

Na + H2O → 2NaOH + H2 - Not balanced

4Fe + O2 → 2Fe2O3 -Not balanced

2Mg + O2 → 2MgO - Balanced

Step-by-step explanation;

Balancing chemical equations is a process of trial and error.

The chemical equation needs to be balanced so that it follows the law of conservation of mass. A balanced chemical equation occurs when the number of the different atoms of elements in the reactants side is equal to that of the products side.

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