Balance the following chemical equation: CH₄ + Cl₂ ? CCl₄ + HCl

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To balance equations, it is helpful to write down the number of atoms of each element present in both the reactants and products. Change the coefficients of the reactants and products until the same number of atoms of each element is present on both sides of the reaction arrow. CH₄ + Cl₂ ? CCl₄ + HCl C: 1 C: 1 H: 4 H: 1 Cl: 2 Cl: 5 CH₄ + Cl₂ ? CCl₄ + 4 HCl C: 1 C: 1 H: 4 H: 4 Cl: 2 Cl: 8 CH₄ + 4 Cl₂ ? CCl₄ + 4 HCl C: 1 C: 1 H: 4 H: 4 Cl: 8 Cl: 8

Balance the Following Chemical Equation