Questions and Answers
Why are the properties of water different than the reactant gases?
How would you explain the reaction between sodium and chlorine?
Select the true statement:
Which of the following may signal that a new substance has formed?
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Why are numbers placed before the elements and molecules in a chemical equation?
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Identify the reactant(s) of the following chemical reaction: $4 ext{Ag} + 2 ext{H}_2 ext{S} + ext{O}_2 → 2 ext{Ag}_2 ext{S} + 2 ext{H}_2 ext{O}$
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In a chemical equation, what does the symbol '⇄' mean?
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Which of the following describes the Law of Conservation of Mass?
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Identify the product(s) in the following chemical reaction: $Cr_2O_3 + 3C → 2Cr + 3CO$
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In a chemical reaction, which of the following is true of the products?
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Complete the following sentence: 'During a chemical reaction:'
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What kind of reaction is happening inside the cold pack used for an athlete's injury?
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Which statement about energy and chemical reactions is true?
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What type of reaction occurs when a cold pack becomes cold after squeezing?
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Mixing hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide is an example of an exothermic reaction. This means:
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Study Notes
Chemical Reactions Overview
- Liquid water (H2O) is formed from the reaction of hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2); properties differ due to new substance formation.
- Sodium (Na) is a reactive solid, and chlorine (Cl), a toxic gas, combine to form stable table salt (NaCl); properties of the new substance differ from reactants.
- Chemical reactions involve breaking and forming bonds; this occurs exclusively during chemical changes, not physical changes.
Indicators of Chemical Reactions
- Formation of a solid from liquids, color changes, and gas bubbles indicate new substances are forming.
- Equations balance to ensure equal numbers of atoms for each element on both sides.
Understanding Chemical Equations
- Reactants in the reaction 4 Ag + 2 H2S + O2 → 2 Ag2S + 2 H2O are silver, oxygen, and hydrogen sulfide.
- The symbol "⇄" in a chemical equation indicates that the reaction is reversible.
- The Law of Conservation of Mass states that the mass of the products equals the mass of the reactants; mass remains constant.
Products of Chemical Reactions
- In the reaction Cr2O3 + 3 C → 2 Cr + 3 CO, the products are chromium and carbon monoxide.
- Products maintain the same number of atoms as reactants and may form new substances.
Characteristics of Chemical Reactions
- A new substance is formed during a chemical reaction, retaining the same number of atoms as the starting materials.
- An endothermic reaction occurs in scenarios like cold packs; these absorb energy during the process.
- Energy dynamics vary; some reactions absorb energy while others release it, such as in exothermic reactions.
Practical Applications
- Cold packs utilize ammonium nitrate and water; breaking barriers initiates an endothermic reaction, creating a cooling effect on injuries.
- Mixing hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide exemplifies an exothermic reaction where energy is released.
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Explore the principles of chemical reactions, including examples like the formation of water and table salt. Understand the indicators of chemical reactions and the importance of balancing chemical equations according to the Law of Conservation of Mass.