Chemistry test tommorow balancing word equations

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The discussion focuses on a user's struggle with balancing word equations for an upcoming chemistry test. They can handle numerical equations but find it challenging to convert word equations into balanced chemical equations. Examples provided include reactions involving mercury and ferric oxide, which the user needs help with. The response emphasizes understanding the elements and compounds involved to properly balance the equations. Overall, the user seeks a simple explanation to grasp the concept before their test.
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O.k so, I am kinda noob to chem to. We got a test tommorow on Balancing Chemical equations and I need help (I would be grateful!). I can balance the number and letter ones example: 2al+H2SO4 --> Ak2(SO4)3 + H2

I can do those ones but I can't do these ones (no matter how easy they are:( )

Mercury + oxygen --> Mercuric oxide

Ferric oxide + hydrogen --> iron + water

Please I'd be very grateful if I got a quick detailed response.

Btw I am not in university yet so please make it just a bit simple, thank you very much:D

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I really don't know how to do these kinds, only the kinds I was talking about at the top.

Please I'd be very grateful if I got a quick detailed response.

Btw I am not in university yet so please make it just a bit simple, thank you very much:D
 
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You study and learn how to name and what are elements, compounds, and atoms. You use this knowledge to understand what is being given in word-given reactions.

Mercury plus oxygen giving mercuric oxide would be understood as mercury as a metal plus oxygen as the diatomic gas; and mercuric oxide would be the higher "oxidation" state of mercury ion.
 
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