A chemical equation can be used to solve stoichiometry problems provided that it

Stoichiometry uses the coefficients in a balanced chemical equation to compare the amounts of reactants and products. For example, the coefficients give the mole ratios used to convert between substances. Therefore, the equation must include the coefficients needed to balance it; indicating states or only the forward reaction is not required for stoichiometric calculations.

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