When a chemical reaction is represented by a chemical equation, the equation must be balanced according to the number of atoms. An equation is balanced by adjusting the coefficients so that the equation contains the same number of each kind of atom on each side of the equation. If you are just beginning to balance chemical equations or if you need to review the process, this Tutor can help. Enter any equation from your textbook, homework or lab activity and the Tutor will help you by showing the right steps to take, giving detailed explanations and answering questions, so you can become proficient in balancing any chemical equation you will encounter in beginning chemistry. The ability to balance equations is an important skill needed to move on to more challenging topics such as stoichiometry.

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