Chemical Equation Balancer
Balance chemical equations by adjusting coefficients with step-by-step explanation.
Chemical Equation
Use -> or = to separate reactants and products. Separate compounds with +.
Balanced Equation
2H2 + O2 -> 2H2O
Verification (atom count per side)
HLeft: 4 | Right: 4 Balanced
OLeft: 2 | Right: 2 Balanced
Example Equations
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About Chemical Equation Balancer
Balance chemical equations automatically, finding the smallest whole-number coefficients that conserve every element. Useful for chemistry homework and lab prep.
How to use
- Enter the unbalanced equation (e.g. H2 + O2 = H2O).
- Balance it to get the correct coefficients.
- Read the balanced equation.
Frequently asked questions
- How does balancing work?
- It solves for coefficients that make the count of each element equal on both sides, then reduces to whole numbers.
- Can it balance ionic equations?
- It focuses on element balancing; for ionic equations you may also need to balance charge.