Application of Mathematics in Balancing Chemical Equations

Abstract

The mathematical model for balancing chemical equations is the topic of this research. The chemical equations in this work were balanced by converting them into systems of linear equations. The approach utilized to solve the system of linear equations is specifically the gauss elimination method. Any chemical reaction can be handled using this method as long as thereactantsand productsareknown.

Introduction

Conclusion

Chemical reaction balancing is essentially linear algebra; it is not chemistry. This study examines into the concept that homogeneous systems of linear equations are the only representations ofevery chemical reaction. This gives mediocre and even low achievers a genuine opportunity at success. It can take away something which usually prompts learners to get frustrated and unsuccessful and to lose interest in chemistry. Additionally, it makes great achievement possible even for sparingly difficult assignments, allowing very fast and precise results. A structured and methodical method for balancing chemical equations was introduced in this work. The Gaussian elimination approach forms the basis of the procedure .Any scenario involving chemical reactions could be solved using the mathematical approach described in this work. The findingsshowed that the suggested strategy and the different approaches used to balance the chemicalreaction equation do not contradict one other. Chemical processes involving atoms with fractional oxidation number scan only be balanced mathematically.

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