Reactants and Products Flashcardizz

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What are reactants in a chemical reaction?

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Reactants are the substances that are present at the start of a chemical reaction and undergo change to form products.

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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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What are products in a chemical reaction?

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Products are the new compounds or molecules that are 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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Is a product always a new compound or molecule?

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True, a product is always a new compound or molecule formed from the reactants.

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Can a reactant be a single element?

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Yes, a reactant can be a single element or a compound.

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What is the role of coefficients in a chemical equation?

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

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What is the role of subscripts in a chemical formula?

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Subscripts indicate the number of atoms of each element in a molecule.

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What does it mean if a chemical equation is balanced?

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

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What is the difference between a reactant and a product?

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A reactant is a starting material in a reaction, while a product is a substance formed as a result of the reaction.