Effective Mathematical Approach of Balancing Chemical Equations in Schools

Cephas Iko-ojo Gabriel and Bello Saadu Muhazu
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Cephas Iko-ojo Gabriel: Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Sciences, Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, Kebbi State, Nigeria
Bello Saadu Muhazu: Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Sciences, Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, Kebbi State, Nigeria

Academic Journal of Applied Mathematical Sciences, 2015, vol. 1, issue 1, 27-38

Abstract: This study describes a procedure employing Gaussian elimination method in matrix algebra to balance chemical equations from easy to relatively complex chemical reactions. The result shows that 4 atom of Carbon (C), 14 atoms of Oxygen (O), and 12 atoms of Hydrogen (H) each on both the reactants and products makes the chemical equation balance. This result satisfies the law of conservation of matter and confirms that there is no contradiction to the existing way(s) of balancing chemical equations. The practical superiority of the matrix procedure as the most general tool for balancing chemical equations is demonstrable. In other words, the mathematical method given here is applicable for all possible cases in balancing chemical equations.

Keywords: Balanced equation; Conservation of matters; Reactants; Products; Matrixes. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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