What must you start with in order to perform a correct stoichiometry problem?

A balanced equation.

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Amount of reactanats.

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Amount of products.

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Mole ratio.

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Molar mass.

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Solution

The correct option is A A balanced equation.
You must start with a balanced equation in order to perform a correct stoichiometry problem. When you have balanced chemical equation, you can determine the number of moles of various species (reactants and products).

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