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  • Calculating Chlorine Atoms in Chemical Reactions: A Step-by-Step Guide
    Here's how to determine the number of chlorine atoms on the products side:

    * Identify the products: The products are the substances on the right side of the equation: 2AlCl3 and 3H2.

    * Focus on the product containing chlorine: The only product containing chlorine is AlCl3.

    * Count chlorine atoms per molecule: Each molecule of AlCl3 has 3 chlorine atoms.

    * Multiply by the coefficient: The coefficient in front of AlCl3 is 2, indicating two molecules of AlCl3.

    * Calculate total chlorine atoms: 3 chlorine atoms/molecule * 2 molecules = 6 chlorine atoms

    Therefore, there are 6 chlorine atoms on the products side of the reaction.

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