If you love algebra, then you're gonna love this balancing method! Introduce young chemists to the algebraic method of balancing chemical equations using a video from an informative chemistry  playlist. The narrator works five sample problems to illustrate how to use the method.

Concepts

balancing chemical equations, balancing equations, algebraic concepts, chemical equations, dalton's atomic theory, coefficients, moles, the law of conservation of mass, algebraic expressions

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Pair the resource with another from the series that describes the Inspection Method for balancing equations
• Provide the video link to pupils as a remediation tool or homework helper
  

Classroom Considerations

• Make sure the class is confident in writing chemical equations before moving forward to this step

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• The resource highlights a great alternative to the inspection method of balancing equations
• Directions are clear, allowing viewers to approach each equation in a series of steps
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2