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In the chemical equation below, which atom type is NOT balanced on the reactant and product sides? Na + MgF2 à 2NaF + Mg Question 6 options: Na Mg F None, they are all balanced.

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Answer:

Na

Step-by-step explanation:

Reactant side:

1 Na

1 Mg

2 F

Product side:

2 Na

1 Mg

2 F

There is one more Na atom on the product side than the reactant side. To balance this, multiply the Na on the reactant side by 2.

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