Jose tried to balance a chemical equation by adjusting the subscript numerals in the names of the compounds. What can be said about his method?
Select one:
a. His method is unsound because it does not use symbols.
b. His method is unsound because it changes the compounds involved.
c. His method is sound because it keeps the same number of atoms on each side of the equation.
d. His method is sound because it uses coefficients.

Respuesta :

b. his method is unsound because it changes the compounds involved. 

If you had Fe (II) Oxide and switched the II to III the compound of Fe (III) Oxide is entirely different. i.e. FeO is Iron II and Fe2O3 is Fe III.