Balancing Equations

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Balance the chemical equation: __ Al + __ FeO → Al₂O₂ + __ Fe

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2, 2, 2

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 Mg  +  ___ HCl  →   MgCl₂  +   H₂

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2

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Which side of a chemical equation is the reactant side?

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Left (before the yields sign)

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What is the little number after an element in a chemical equation called? Example: H₂

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Subscript

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Law of Conservation of Matter

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Matter cannot be gained or lost in a chemical reaction.

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Is this equation balanced?

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yes

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When balancing equations, a ____ can be placed to the left of a formula of a substance to make the equations balanced.

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coefficient

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Ba⁺², Br^-1

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BaBr₂

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How are ionic compounds written?

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Cation (+ ion) first then anion (- ion)

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Ca⁺², O^-2

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CaO