Balancing Li + Cl2 → LiCl

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How to Balance:

Li + Cl2 → LiCl

Word equation: Lithium + Chlorine gas → Lithium chloride

Type of Chemical Reaction: For this reaction we have a combination reaction.

Balancing Strategies: In this combination or synthesis reaction solid Lithium and Chlorine gas are combining in a chemical reaction to make Lithium chloride.

Remember, when balancing equations you can only change the numbers in front of compounds!






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When balancing chemical equations our goal is to have the same number of each type of atom on both sides of the equation.

Only change the coefficients (these are the numbers in front substances).
Coefficients are the numbers in front of the molecule.
Never change the subscripts (the small numbers after elements).
Coefficients are the numbers in front of the molecule.

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