Balancing chemical equations is a fundamental skill in chemistry that ensures the conservation of mass in chemical reactions. A balanced chemical equation has the same number of atoms for each element on both the reactant and product sides. Here's a general guide on how to balance chemical equations:Step-by-Step GuideWrite the Unbalanced EquationCount the Atoms of Each Element Balance the Elements One at a TimeCheck and Continue BalancingReduce to the Simplest Whole Numbers