How is a balanced chemical equation similar to a recipe? Explain and give examples.

Question

Please explain it clearly for me. I really need help.

Answer 1

A balanced chemical equation provides the same kind of quantitative information that a recipe does. 

Example would be something like needing 1/2 a cup of sugar for 6 cookies versus 1 cup of sugar for 12 cookies. Balancing a chemical equation requires you to use the same proportion principle to balance.