8th - Unit 4, LL#1 - Reactants and Products Flashcardizz

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What is a product in a chemical reaction?

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A product is a new compound or molecule formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

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Where are products located in a chemical equation?

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Products are located on the right side of a chemical equation.

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What are reactants in a chemical reaction?

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Reactants are the starting substances that undergo a chemical change.

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Where are reactants located in a chemical equation?

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Reactants are located on the left side of a chemical equation.

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In the equation Na + Cl -> NaCl, what are the reactants?

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The reactants are Na (sodium) and Cl (chlorine).

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In the equation Na + Cl -> NaCl, what is the product?

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The product is NaCl (sodium chloride).

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True or False: A product is always on the left side of a chemical equation.

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False.

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True or False: Reactants are always on the right side of a chemical equation.

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False.

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What does the arrow in a chemical equation represent?

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The arrow represents the direction of the reaction, indicating that reactants are transformed into products.

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What is the significance of balancing a chemical equation?

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Balancing a chemical equation ensures that the number of atoms for each element is the same on both sides, adhering to the law of conservation of mass.