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What function does adding a coefficient in a chemical equation serve?

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shtirl [24]3 years ago

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Answer:

coefficients increase the products to increase the efficiency of the reaction.Coefficients balance the equation with respect to the law of conversation of mass. coefficients also increases the reactants to help the reaction proceed.

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What function does adding a coefficient in a chemical equation serve?