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What is the first step recommended for balancing a chemical equation?

Question
What is the first step recommended for balancing a chemical equation?
Add up all the atoms
Draw boxes around each formula
Multiply all coefficients by 2
Remove the state symbols
Answer
Draw boxes around each formula
Detailed Explanation
The first step is to draw a box around each chemical formula, as a reminder not to change anything inside the box while balancing.
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