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Which of the following best describes a chemical reaction?
Which of the following best describes a chemical reaction?
In a chemical reaction, what are the original substances called?
In a chemical reaction, what are the original substances called?
Which of the following is NOT a typical sign that a chemical reaction might be happening?
Which of the following is NOT a typical sign that a chemical reaction might be happening?
When wood burns in a campfire, several signs indicate a chemical reaction, which of the following is a direct indication of a chemical reaction?
When wood burns in a campfire, several signs indicate a chemical reaction, which of the following is a direct indication of a chemical reaction?
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Based on the context, what is the main difference between a physical change and a chemical change?
Based on the context, what is the main difference between a physical change and a chemical change?
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Which of the following is the best way to describe the products of a chemical reaction?
Which of the following is the best way to describe the products of a chemical reaction?
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Which of these processes are primarily a result of chemical changes?
Which of these processes are primarily a result of chemical changes?
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Which of the following changes best identifies a chemical reaction taking place?
Which of the following changes best identifies a chemical reaction taking place?
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What does the symbol (aq) indicate in a chemical equation?
What does the symbol (aq) indicate in a chemical equation?
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In a chemical equation, what does the symbol `` with Pd written underneath, signify?
In a chemical equation, what does the symbol `` with Pd written underneath, signify?
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The symbol / in a chemical equation indicates what condition?
The symbol / in a chemical equation indicates what condition?
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A chemical equation shows H2O(l) H2O(g). What does this reaction represent?
A chemical equation shows H2O(l) H2O(g). What does this reaction represent?
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What does the double arrow symbol in a chemical equation indicate?
What does the double arrow symbol in a chemical equation indicate?
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What is the typical physical state of a substance represented by the symbol (s)?
What is the typical physical state of a substance represented by the symbol (s)?
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Besides the symbols, what other information is typically included in most chemical reaction equations?
Besides the symbols, what other information is typically included in most chemical reaction equations?
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Which of the following correctly describes the law of conservation of mass?
Which of the following correctly describes the law of conservation of mass?
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If a reaction has heat written over the reaction arrow, what is this an indication of?
If a reaction has heat written over the reaction arrow, what is this an indication of?
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What happens to atoms during a chemical reaction?
What happens to atoms during a chemical reaction?
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What is the purpose of balancing a chemical equation?
What is the purpose of balancing a chemical equation?
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Why is it important to collect all products of a reaction when verifying the law of conservation of mass?
Why is it important to collect all products of a reaction when verifying the law of conservation of mass?
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In the reaction where sodium reacts with water, what are the reactants?
In the reaction where sodium reacts with water, what are the reactants?
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What is the role of coefficients in a balanced chemical equation?
What is the role of coefficients in a balanced chemical equation?
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In the reaction of sodium with water, which of the following represents the product(s) of the reaction?
In the reaction of sodium with water, which of the following represents the product(s) of the reaction?
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Why is the equation for the reaction of sodium with water considered unbalanced?
Why is the equation for the reaction of sodium with water considered unbalanced?
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What does the arrow in a chemical equation signify?
What does the arrow in a chemical equation signify?
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What is the first step in writing a chemical equation?
What is the first step in writing a chemical equation?
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In a formula equation, what do the question marks before each chemical formula indicate?
In a formula equation, what do the question marks before each chemical formula indicate?
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What does the law of conservation of mass specify with respect to chemical equations?
What does the law of conservation of mass specify with respect to chemical equations?
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What is the main difference between a word equation and a formula equation?
What is the main difference between a word equation and a formula equation?
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Which of the following is a word equation for the reaction of methane with oxygen to form carbon dioxide and water?
Which of the following is a word equation for the reaction of methane with oxygen to form carbon dioxide and water?
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What does the formula CH4 represent?
What does the formula CH4 represent?
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What does the chemical equation indicate about the substances in a reaction?
What does the chemical equation indicate about the substances in a reaction?
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What role do polyatomic ions play in balancing chemical equations?
What role do polyatomic ions play in balancing chemical equations?
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When balancing the equation for sodium phosphate and calcium nitrate, which ions should be considered as units?
When balancing the equation for sodium phosphate and calcium nitrate, which ions should be considered as units?
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In the reaction of aluminum with sulfuric acid, how many aluminum sulfate molecules are produced?
In the reaction of aluminum with sulfuric acid, how many aluminum sulfate molecules are produced?
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How many sulfate ions are present on the reactants' side in the aluminum and sulfuric acid reaction?
How many sulfate ions are present on the reactants' side in the aluminum and sulfuric acid reaction?
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What is the product formed when aluminum reacts with arsenic acid?
What is the product formed when aluminum reacts with arsenic acid?
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Why is it helpful to check the count of each atom individually after balancing an equation?
Why is it helpful to check the count of each atom individually after balancing an equation?
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In a balanced equation, which statement about polyatomic ions is NOT true?
In a balanced equation, which statement about polyatomic ions is NOT true?
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What is the significance of balancing chemical equations involving polyatomic ions?
What is the significance of balancing chemical equations involving polyatomic ions?
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What is the primary goal of balancing a chemical equation?
What is the primary goal of balancing a chemical equation?
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Which statement accurately describes coefficients in a chemical equation?
Which statement accurately describes coefficients in a chemical equation?
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In the unbalanced equation Na + H2O → NaOH + H2, how many hydrogen atoms are present on the reactants side?
In the unbalanced equation Na + H2O → NaOH + H2, how many hydrogen atoms are present on the reactants side?
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Which of the following is NOT a step in balancing chemical equations?
Which of the following is NOT a step in balancing chemical equations?
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If a formula H2O is represented with a coefficient of 2, how many total atoms of oxygen are present?
If a formula H2O is represented with a coefficient of 2, how many total atoms of oxygen are present?
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In balancing the equation Na + H2O → NaOH + H2, which element does NOT have an equal number of atoms on both sides?
In balancing the equation Na + H2O → NaOH + H2, which element does NOT have an equal number of atoms on both sides?
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What does the formula 3Ca(NO3)2 signify in terms of atoms?
What does the formula 3Ca(NO3)2 signify in terms of atoms?
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When balancing chemical equations, what should you NOT do with the formulas of the substances involved?
When balancing chemical equations, what should you NOT do with the formulas of the substances involved?
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Study Notes
Chemical Equations and Reactions
- Chemical reactions involve the rearrangement of atoms, not creation or destruction, this follows the law of conservation of mass.
- Chemical reactions transform elements or compounds into new substances with different properties.
- Reactants are the substances that undergo a change.
- Products are the substances formed in a chemical reaction.
- Evidence of a chemical reaction includes changes in color, formation of a precipitate (a solid), release of energy (heat or light), formation of a gas, and change in temperature.
- A chemical equation uses chemical formulas to represent reactants and products, showing the relative amounts of each substance involved in the reaction
- Chemical equations should always be balanced, meaning they have the same number of atoms of each element on both the reactant and product sides to maintain conservation of mass.
- Coefficients indicate the number of molecules/formula units involved in a chemical reaction (balancing chemical equations).
- Subscripts indicate the number of atoms of each element in a molecule (do not alter during balancing).
- Polyatomic ions are groups of atoms that behave as units, maintaining their composition throughout the reaction. They can be treated as a single unit when balancing equations.
- Chemical equations can include symbols that represent the physical state of reactants and products (s = solid; l = liquid; g = gas; aq = aqueous solution).
- Physical changes do not always represent chemical reactions. These may involve changes in state (evaporation, freezing, etc.) or changes in properties without altering molecular composition.
- The odd-even technique uses a common multiple to ensure an entire equation is balanced in certain instances.
Balancing Chemical Equations
- The coefficients in an equation must be used correctly to balance the equation.
- Counting the atoms of each element on both sides of the equation is crucial before balancing.
- Balancing polyatomic ions as a unit saves time and increases accuracy in balancing complex equations.
- Chemical reactions always follow the law of conservation of mass.
- Using coefficients correctly to multiply the number of atoms in the formula is a critical step in balancing equations.
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of chemical equations and reactions. You will learn about reactants, products, and the importance of balancing equations according to the law of conservation of mass. Test your knowledge on the evidence of chemical reactions and how to represent them through chemical formulas.
