Question

Giving examples and stating the difference between balanced and unbalanced chemical equations.

Answer 1

Hint: A chemical reaction refers to a phenomenon which leads to the chemical transition of one type of chemical substance to other. Chemical reactions involve changes with reference to the electrons positioning in the formation as well as decomposition of chemical bonds that exist between the atoms, while no change occurs to the nuclei i.e. no alteration to the elements present.

Complete step by step solution:
The difference between the balanced and unbalanced chemical equations along with examples has been listed below in the table:

S.No.	Balanced chemical equation	Unbalanced chemical equation
1.	Balanced chemical equations possess the same number of atoms of distinct elements in reactants as well as products.	Unbalanced chemical equations possess different numbers of atoms of distinct elements in reactants as well as products.
2.	Balanced chemical equations possess the same masses of different elements in reactants and products.	Unbalanced chemical equations possess different masses of distinct elements in reactants and products.
3.	Examples of balanced chemical equation are listed below:$\begin{array}{c}{N}_2+3H_2\to 2N{H}_3\\ C+C{O}_2\to 2CO\end{array}$Here in each case, the number of atoms of elements are the same on both sides.	Examples of unbalanced chemical equation are listed below:$\begin{array}{c}{N}_2+H_2\to N{H}_3\\ C+C{O}_2\to CO\end{array}$Here in each case, the number of atoms of elements are not the same on both sides.

Note:
A balanced chemical equation simply obeys the law of conservation of mass. Balancing the chemical equations is a significant guiding principle in chemistry. A balanced chemical equation helps you to predict the amount of reactants required and the amount of products formed.