Molecular Formulas and Equations

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Reactants are found on the _______________ side of the arrow in a chemical equation.

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What is the molecular formula for sulfuric acid?

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H₂SO₄

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How many ELEMENTS are in C₆H₁₂O₆?

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3

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How many Oxygens 'O' are in glucose, C₆H₁₂O₆?

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6

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What does the number 3 represent in 4 NH₃?

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What is a molecular formula?

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A representation of a molecule that shows the number and type of atoms present.

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What is a chemical equation?

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A symbolic representation of a chemical reaction.

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What do coefficients in a chemical equation represent?

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The number of molecules or moles of a substance.

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What is the difference between a subscript and a superscript?

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A subscript indicates the number of atoms in a molecule, while a superscript indicates the charge of an ion.

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What is the law of conservation of mass?

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In a chemical reaction, mass is neither created nor destroyed.