Rules for writing chemical equations

When writing chemical equations you MUST follow the following rules.

1. Write a word equation for the reaction.
   
2. Convert the words into symbols using the table of ions.
3. Balance the equation by making a telly of the number of each atom in both sides of the equation.
4. Place large numbers in front of any formula you require more of.
5. Do NOT add and small numbers within a formula when balancing.