Why can't I change the subscripts in a molecule when I balance a chemical reaction?
Changing subscripts alters the molecular formula, representing a different compound. Balancing chemical reactions involves adjusting coefficients to ensure the conservation of atoms, not changing the identity of substances involved.
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Because you change the integrity of the compound you're looking at.
For example:
#6"HCl" + 2"Al"(s) -> 2"AlCl"_3 + 3"H"_2(g)#
If you suddenly write
The new chemical formula of
Likewise,
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When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.
When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.
When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.
When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.
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