Balancing Equations and Predicting Products

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What is a product in a chemical reaction?

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A product is a substance that is formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

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What is the charge of Copper (Cu) in reactions?

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Copper typically has a charge of 2+ in reactions.

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What type of reaction occurs when two compounds exchange ions?

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This is called a Double Replacement reaction.

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What is the general formula for a single-replacement reaction?

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A + BC → B + AC, where A replaces B in the compound.

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How do you balance a chemical equation?

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By ensuring that the number of atoms for each element is the same on both sides of the equation.

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What is the formula for Aluminum Nitrate?

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Al(NO3)3.

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What is the product of the reaction between Magnesium (Mg) and Aluminum Hydroxide (Al(OH)3)?

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2 Al + 3 Mg(OH)2.

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What is the balanced equation for the reaction of Sodium Carbonate (Na2CO3) with Aluminum Chloride (AlCl3)?

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3 Na2CO3 + 2 AlCl3 → 6 NaCl + Al2(CO3)3.

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What is a single replacement reaction?

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A reaction where one element replaces another in a compound.

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What are coefficients in a chemical equation?

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Coefficients are numbers placed in front of compounds to indicate the number of molecules involved in the reaction.