chemistry/stoichiometry/balancing/ How to BalanceCH4 + Cl2 = CH2Cl2 + HCl

How to Balance Methane + chlorine gas → Dichloromethane + Hydrochloric acid

How to Balance: CH4 + Cl2 → CH2Cl2 + HCl

Type of Chemical Reaction: This is a organic chemical reaction.

Word Equation: Methane + chlorine gas → Dichloromethane + Hydrochloric acid

Balancing Strategies: The challenge with this Chemical equation is that you have multiple hydrogen and chlorine atoms on the product side. Be careful to add them up correctly.
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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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