Which of the following is true for an unbalanced chemical equation?

Number of atoms is equal on both sides of the equation

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Both (b) and (c)

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Number of atoms is more on the right side of the equation

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Number of atoms is less on the left side of the equation

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Solution

The correct option is B Both (b) and (c)
If the number of atoms of each element on both sides of the equation are not equal then the chemical equation is called the unbalanced chemical equation.

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