Chemical Indicators from Equations Practice

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What is a precipitate?

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A new solid product formed from two aqueous reactants.

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Which of the following is NOT an indicator of a chemical reaction?

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The dissolving of one substance in another.

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What is the difference between a chemical reaction and a chemical equation?

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Chemical reactions are chemical changes observed in a lab while chemical equations are symbolic representations on paper of a chemical change.

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What does the term 'aqueous' mean?

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Dissolved in water.

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How can you determine if there is a precipitate in a chemical equation?

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Look for two aqueous reactants to the left of the arrow and a solid product to the right of the arrow.

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What are common indicators of a chemical reaction?

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Production of heat or light, color change, production of gas bubbles, odor change.

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What is the role of indicators in chemical reactions?

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Indicators help identify whether a chemical reaction has occurred based on observable changes.

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What does it mean when a chemical equation is balanced?

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The number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Rust forming on iron.

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What is the significance of the arrow in a chemical equation?

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It indicates the direction of the reaction, showing reactants transforming into products.