Identifying types of reactions and Law of Conservation of Mass

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What is the Law of Conservation of Mass?

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The Law of Conservation of Mass states that mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction. The total mass of reactants equals the total mass of products.

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What is a balanced chemical equation?

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A balanced chemical equation has the same number of each type of atom on both sides of the equation, indicating that mass is conserved.

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What is a synthesis reaction?

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A synthesis reaction is a type of chemical reaction where two or more simple substances combine to form a more complex product.

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What is a decomposition reaction?

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A decomposition reaction is a type of chemical reaction where a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler products.

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What is a single displacement reaction?

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A single displacement reaction is a type of chemical reaction where one element replaces another element in a compound.

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What is a double displacement reaction?

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A double displacement reaction is a type of chemical reaction where the ions of two compounds exchange places in an aqueous solution.

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How do you determine if a chemical equation is balanced?

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To determine if a chemical equation is balanced, count the number of atoms of each element on both sides of the equation. If they are equal, the equation is balanced.

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What does a subscript in a chemical formula indicate?

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A subscript in a chemical formula indicates the number of atoms of the element in one molecule of the compound.

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What is the chemical formula for sulfuric acid?

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The chemical formula for sulfuric acid is H₂SO₄.

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How many oxygen atoms are in sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄)?

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There are 4 oxygen atoms in sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄).