Balancing Equations

Which side of a chemical equation is the reactant side?

• Left (before the yields sign)
• Right (after the yields sign)

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Which side of a chemical equation os the product side?

• Left (before the yields sign)
• Right (after the yields sign)

Which problem is balanced?

• PbO₂ + 2H₂
• SO₂ + H₂0 --> H₂SO₄
• 2Na + 2H₂O --> 2NaOH + H₂

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What is the little number after an element in a chemical equation called.
Example: H₂

• Coefficient 
• Subscript
• Atom
• Equation

What does the Law of Conservation of Mass state?

• Matter cannot be gained or lost in a chemical reaction.
• Matter can only be lost in a chemical reaction.
• Matter can only be gained in a chemical reaction.
• Matter can be gained and lost in a chemical reaction. 

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Is the equation balanced?: 2H₂O + O₂ --> 4MgO + 3Fe

• Yes
• No

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

How many atoms of aluminum are on each side of the following equation: 4Al + 3O₂ --> 2Al₂ O₃

• 2
• 6
• 1
• 4

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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When balancing equations a ____ can be placed to the left of a formula of a substance to make the equations balanced

• charge
• subscript
• random number
• coefficient

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How many atoms of carbon (C) are in C₆H₁₂O₆?

• 3
• 6
• 12
• 24

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

The two sides of a chemical equation are called?

• Reactants (left) and Products (right)

• Ingredients (left) and Product (right)

• Cations and Anions

• Reactants (left) and Results (right)

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