What is the balanced chemical equation for the reaction and why is it useful/important?

Discussion 5

Identify a chemical reaction that occurs inside or outside of a chemistry laboratory (e.g. everyday life; synthesis of medications; etc.). What is the balanced chemical equation for the reaction and why is it useful/important?

Be sure to type your chemical reaction and utilize the subscript function and reaction arrow to ensure correct formatting of the various components of the chemical reaction. Points will be deducted for chemical formulas that are not formatted correctly. Subscripts and Reaction Arrows can be entered by doing the following (or refer to the Adding Subscripts and Symbols video).