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Which of the following observations suggest that a chemical reaction has taken place? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following observations suggest that a chemical reaction has taken place? (Select all that apply)
List three requirements for a correctly written chemical equation.
List three requirements for a correctly written chemical equation.
- The equation must represent known facts. 2. The equation must contain the correct formulas for the reactants and products. 3. The law of conservation of mass must be satisfied.
Write a word equation and a formula equation for the reaction of solid sodium oxide with water to form sodium hydroxide.
Write a word equation and a formula equation for the reaction of solid sodium oxide with water to form sodium hydroxide.
Word equation: sodium oxide + water ⎯→ sodium hydroxide; Formula equation: Na2O(s) + H2O(l) ⎯→ 2NaOH(aq)
List three types of synthesis reactions.
List three types of synthesis reactions.
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List five types of decomposition reactions.
List five types of decomposition reactions.
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List four types of single-replacement reactions.
List four types of single-replacement reactions.
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List three types of double-replacement reactions.
List three types of double-replacement reactions.
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Explain the significance of an activity series.
Explain the significance of an activity series.
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What is a combustion reaction?
What is a combustion reaction?
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What is a decomposition reaction?
What is a decomposition reaction?
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What is a displacement reaction?
What is a displacement reaction?
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What is a double-replacement reaction?
What is a double-replacement reaction?
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What is electrolysis?
What is electrolysis?
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What is a precipitate?
What is a precipitate?
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What is a reversible reaction?
What is a reversible reaction?
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What is a single-replacement reaction?
What is a single-replacement reaction?
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What is a synthesis reaction?
What is a synthesis reaction?
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Knowledge about what products are produced in a chemical reaction is obtained by?
Knowledge about what products are produced in a chemical reaction is obtained by?
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To balance a chemical equation, it may be necessary to adjust the?
To balance a chemical equation, it may be necessary to adjust the?
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A chemical equation is balanced when the?
A chemical equation is balanced when the?
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When the equation Fe3O4 + Al → Al2O3 + Fe is correctly balanced, what is the coefficient of Fe?
When the equation Fe3O4 + Al → Al2O3 + Fe is correctly balanced, what is the coefficient of Fe?
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The reaction 2Mg(s) + O2(g) → 2MgO(s) is a?
The reaction 2Mg(s) + O2(g) → 2MgO(s) is a?
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The reaction Mg(s) + 2HCl(aq) → H2(g) + MgCl2(aq) is a?
The reaction Mg(s) + 2HCl(aq) → H2(g) + MgCl2(aq) is a?
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The reaction 2HgO(s) → 2Hg(l) + O2(g) is a(n)?
The reaction 2HgO(s) → 2Hg(l) + O2(g) is a(n)?
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The reaction Pb(NO3)2(aq) + 2KI(aq) → PbI2(s) + 2KNO3(aq) is a?
The reaction Pb(NO3)2(aq) + 2KI(aq) → PbI2(s) + 2KNO3(aq) is a?
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The decomposition of a substance by an electric current is called?
The decomposition of a substance by an electric current is called?
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When heated, a metal carbonate decomposes into a metal oxide and?
When heated, a metal carbonate decomposes into a metal oxide and?
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An active metal and a halogen react to form a(n)?
An active metal and a halogen react to form a(n)?
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If chlorine gas is produced by halogen replacement, the other halogen in the reaction must be?
If chlorine gas is produced by halogen replacement, the other halogen in the reaction must be?
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An element in the activity series can replace any element?
An element in the activity series can replace any element?
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Predict what happens when lead is added to nitric acid.
Predict what happens when lead is added to nitric acid.
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Study Notes
Observations of Chemical Reactions
- Energy can be released during a reaction in forms such as heat and light.
- The production of gas is a common indication of a chemical reaction.
- Formation of a precipitate signals a transformation in the solution.
- A noticeable color change often accompanies a chemical reaction.
Requirements for Chemical Equations
- Must accurately represent known facts regarding the reaction.
- Correct formulas for all reactants and products are necessary.
- Must adhere to the law of conservation of mass.
Writing Chemical Equations
- A word equation expresses reactants and products in descriptive terms.
- Example: Sodium oxide + Water ⎯→ Sodium hydroxide.
- A formula equation uses chemical symbols, e.g., Na2O(s) + H2O(l) ⎯→ 2NaOH(aq).
Types of Reactions
- Synthesis Reactions: Include reactions with oxygen/sulfur, metal and halogen combinations, and oxides.
- Decomposition Reactions: Types involve binary compounds, metal carbonates, hydroxides, chlorates, and acids.
- Single-Replacement Reactions: Involve a metal displacing another metal, hydrogen replacement in water or acids, and halogen substitutions.
- Double-Replacement Reactions: Result in products such as precipitates, gases, or water.
Activity Series Significance
- Elements higher on an activity series can replace those below them in reactions.
- This series helps predict the occurrence of single-replacement reactions based on the activity level of elements.
Definitions of Reaction Types
- Combustion Reaction: Substance combines with oxygen, releasing energy as light and heat.
- Decomposition Reaction: A single compound breaks down into simpler substances.
- Displacement Reaction: One element replaces a similar element in a compound.
- Double-Replacement Reaction: Ions from two compounds exchange positions to form new compounds.
- Electrolysis: Decomposition caused by passing an electric current through a substance.
- Precipitate: A solid formed from a solution during a chemical reaction.
- Reversible Reaction: Reactants can reform from products in chemical reactions.
Balancing Chemical Equations
- Coefficients can be adjusted to achieve balance in a chemical equation.
- A balanced equation has the same number of each type of atom on both sides.
Specific Reaction Types
- Synthesis Example: 2Mg(s) + O2(g) ⎯→ 2MgO(s).
- Single-Replacement Example: Mg(s) + 2HCl(aq) ⎯→ H2(g) + MgCl2(aq).
- Decomposition Example: 2HgO(s) ⎯→ 2Hg(l) + O2(g).
- Double-Replacement Example: Pb(NO3)2(aq) + 2KI(aq) ⎯→ PbI2(s) + 2KNO3(aq).
Metal and Halogen Reactions
- Metal carbonates decompose into metal oxides and carbon dioxide upon heating.
- Active metals react with halogens to form salts; the most active halogen can be determined.
Predictive Outcomes of Reactions
- Lead reacts with nitric acid producing hydrogen gas.
- Elements in an activity series can replace those below them, influencing reaction outcomes and product formation.
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