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What is a skeletal reaction?


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Definition

  • On the reactant side, the total number of atoms of each element is not equal to the total number of atoms of the same element on the product side.
  • Such a type of equation is called a skeleton equation.
  • In chemistry, skeleton reactions or unbalanced equations are commonly observed.
  • They need to be balanced.

Example

Mgs+O2gMgOs


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