Nomenclature and Equation Test

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What is a coefficient in a chemical equation?

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A coefficient is a number placed in front of a chemical formula in an equation to indicate how many molecules or moles of that substance are involved in the reaction.

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

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What is the formula for dinitrogen monoxide?

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N₂O

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What is the correct name for (NH₄)₂SO₄?

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Ammonium sulfate

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What type of reaction is C₂H₂ + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O?

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Combustion

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What is the difference between a synthesis reaction and a decomposition reaction?

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A synthesis reaction combines two or more substances to form a new compound, while a decomposition reaction breaks down a compound into simpler substances.

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What is the significance of the law of conservation of mass in chemical reactions?

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The law of conservation of mass states that mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction; the total mass of reactants equals the total mass of products.

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What is the general formula for a combustion reaction?

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The general formula for a combustion reaction is: Hydrocarbon + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O.

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What is the formula for ammonium sulfate?

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(NH₄)₂SO₄

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What does it mean to say a chemical equation is balanced?

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