Effective Mathematical Approach of Balancing Chemical Equations in Schools

This study describes a procedure employing Gaussian elimination method in matrix algebra to balance chemical equations from easy to relatively complex chemical reactions. The result shows that 4 atom of Carbon (C), 14 atoms of Oxygen (O), and 12 atoms of Hydrogen (H) each on both the reactants and products makes the chemical equation balance. This result satisfies the law of conservation of matter and confirms that there is no contradiction to the existing way(s) of balancing chemical equations. The practical superiority of the matrix procedure as the most general tool for balancing chemical equations is demonstrable. In other words, the mathematical method given here is applicable for all possible cases in balancing chemical equations.