Questions and Answers
Which of the following best describes a chemical reaction?
A process where the total mass of reactants equals the total mass of products
What is the purpose of writing a chemical equation?
To represent the process of a chemical reaction using symbols and formulas
What is a common misconception about chemical reactions?
Chemical reactions always produce heat
Study Notes
Chemical Reactions
- A chemical reaction is a process where one or more substances are changed into new substances, resulting in a transformation of reactants into products.
Purpose of Chemical Equations
- The purpose of writing a chemical equation is to represent the reactants, products, and direction of a chemical reaction, providing a concise and symbolic representation of the process.
Misconceptions about Chemical Reactions
- A common misconception about chemical reactions is that they only occur in a laboratory setting, when in fact, chemical reactions occur naturally in the environment and in living organisms, and are an essential part of many everyday processes.
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