In a half equation, O atoms are balanced by adding H2O to which side?
ASide with more O
BSide with fewer O
CProduct side only
DReactant side only
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Side with fewer O
One H2O is added for each missing oxygen atom, placed on the side that has fewer O atoms.
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