1. write out the equation with blanks AND write a list of elements on the before and after sides2. pick the largest compound in the question and try putting a 1 in front of it3. go back and forth ONLY putting what you absolutely know for sure and balance4. if it doesn't work, erase ALL numbers and put a 2 in front of the largest compound

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1. 1. write out the equation with blanks AND write a list of elements on the before and after sides
2. pick the largest compound in the question and try putting a 1 in front of it
3. go back and forth ONLY putting what you absolutely know for sure and balance
4. if it doesn't work, erase ALL numbers and put a 2 in front of the largest compound