chemistry/stoichiometry/balancing/ How to BalanceCuO + HCl = CuCl2 + H2O

How to Balance Copper (II) oxide + Hydrochloric acid → Copper (II) chloride + Water

How to Balance: CuO + HCl → CuCl2 + H2O

Type of Chemical Reaction: This is a double replacement reaction.

Word Equation: Copper (II) oxide + Hydrochloric acid → Copper (II) chloride + Water

Balancing Strategies: In this reaction we have CuO and HCl combining to form CuCl2 adn H2O. Thi is a double replacement chemical reaction.

Remember you can only change the numbers in front of compounds (called the coefficients) when balancing equations.
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About Balancing Chemical Equations

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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