How to Balance:
Cu + HNO3 → Cu(NO3)2 + NO2 + H2O
Word equation: Copper + Nitric acid → Copper (II) nitrate + Nitrogen dioxide + water
Type of Chemical Reaction: For this reaction we have a chemical reaction.
Balancing Strategies: Note that this reaction takes place when excess concentrated Nitric acid is reacted with copper. The equation would be balanced differently if dilute Nitric acid was used.
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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).
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