Chemical Equations Flashcard

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What is a chemical equation?

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A chemical equation is a symbolic representation of a chemical reaction, showing the reactants and products involved.

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What are reactants in a chemical equation?

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Reactants are the starting substances that undergo a chemical change in a reaction.

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What are products in a chemical equation?

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Products are the substances formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

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What does the Law of Conservation of Mass state?

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The Law of Conservation of Mass states that matter cannot be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction; the total mass remains constant.

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How do you balance a chemical equation?

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To balance a chemical equation, adjust the coefficients of the reactants and products to ensure the same number of each type of atom on both sides.

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What is the significance of coefficients in a chemical equation?

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Coefficients indicate the number of molecules or moles of each substance involved in the reaction.

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What is a balanced chemical equation?

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A balanced chemical equation has equal numbers of each type of atom on both sides, reflecting the conservation of mass.

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What is the difference between a skeleton equation and a balanced equation?

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A skeleton equation shows the reactants and products but not the relative amounts, while a balanced equation includes coefficients to show the correct proportions.

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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 synthesis reaction?

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A synthesis reaction is a type of chemical reaction where two or more reactants combine to form a single product.