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As with all quantitative problems in chemistry, make sure not to get “lost in the math.” In particular, work on visualizing solutions at a molecular level. For example, consider the following.
U have two separate beakers with aqueous solutions, one with 4 units of potassium sulfate and one with 3 “units” of barium nitrate.
Draw molecular-level diagrams of both solutions.
Draw a molecular-level diagram of the mixture of the two solutions before a reaction has taken place.
Draw a molecular-level diagram of the product and solution formed after the reaction has taken place.
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