Balancing Chemical Equations Concepts

Balancing Chemical Equations Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Chemistry

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video tutorial explains how to balance a chemical equation involving copper(II) carbonate and sulfuric acid. It begins by introducing the equation and its components, then proceeds to count the atoms on each side to ensure the equation is balanced. The tutorial highlights the importance of accurately counting oxygen atoms and concludes with tips for avoiding common mistakes. Dr. B provides a clear explanation of the balanced equation, emphasizing the need for careful atom counting.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the reactants in the chemical equation discussed in the video?

CuO and H2O

CuC3 and H2SO4

H2O and CO2

CuSO4 and CO2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many oxygen atoms are present on the reactant side of the equation?

Seven

Six

Five

Four

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which element has only one atom on both sides of the equation?

Copper

Hydrogen

Carbon

Sulfur

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total number of oxygen atoms on the product side of the equation?

Six

Eight

Seven

Five

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common mistake when balancing this equation?

Counting hydrogen atoms incorrectly

Forgetting to count sulfur atoms

Miscounting the number of oxygen atoms

Ignoring copper atoms

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the narrator of the video?

Dr. A

Dr. B

Dr. C

Dr. D