Chemical Equations, Bonding, Reactions

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What is the left part of a chemical equation called?

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Reactants

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What type of reaction is represented by the equation: 3 HBr + 1 Al(OH)3 --> 3 H2O + 1 AlBr3?

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Double displacement

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What type of reaction is represented by the equation: P4 + 3 O2 --> 2 P2O3?

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Synthesis (or combination)

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Is the following equation balanced? 2C2H2 + 5O2 --> 4CO2 + 2H2O

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Yes

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Is the following equation balanced? 4Fe + 3O2 --> 2Fe2O3

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Yes

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What is a chemical equation?

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A representation of a chemical reaction using symbols and formulas.

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What are products in a chemical reaction?

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Substances formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

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What is a balanced chemical equation?

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An equation where the number of atoms for each element is the same on both sides.

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What is the purpose of balancing chemical equations?

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To obey the law of conservation of mass.

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What is a synthesis reaction?

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A reaction where two or more substances combine to form a single product.