A85: Algorithm
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A85: Algorithm
I have decided against using the algorithm of assigning each coefficient
a variable title. It would be very difficult to have the calculator
interpret equations and then solve them for variables. I know the TI-89
does a very good job of that, but unfortunately, the TI-85 does not.
Below is an example of the method I plan on using. Please make any
comments or suggestions as you see fit.
H2 + O2 -> H2O check H: 2H = 2H; check O: 2O >
O
Since there is a discrepancy, we multiply the coefficients:
H2 + O2 -> 2H2O check H: 2H < 4H (H<2H)
Multiply the coefficients after each is divided by the greatest common
factor:
2H2 + O2 - > 2H2O check O: 2O = 2O
Another example:
Fe2O3 + Al -> Fe + Al2O3 Fe2[O3] > Fe
Fe2O3 + Al -> 2Fe + Al2O3 Al < Al2[O3]
Fe2O3 + 2Al -> 2Fe + Al2O3
CO + O2 -> CO2 [C]O + O2 > [C]O2
CO + O2 -> 2CO2 C[O] <2C[O2]
2CO + O2 -> 2CO2
This might not be the most efficient method possible, but so far it
works, and it won't take too much code to implement. When there are
multiple substances on one side of the equation containing commom
elements, you work with the substance with the least amount of the one
element. At least this is how I have done it so far, and it has worked.
C6H12O6 + O2 -> CO2 + H2O 6C[H12O6] > C[O2]
C6H12O6 + O2 -> 6CO2 + H20 [C6]12H[O6] > H2[O] (6H > H)
C6H12O6 + O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H20 [C6H12]O6 + O2 > 6[C]O2 + 6[H2]O
less O in O2
(18-6)/2 + coefficient for O2
C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H20
Justin Bosch
justin-b@juno.com
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