07 Balancing Equations

Question 1

Define reactants

Answer 1

Elements that react together to create a molecule/compound

Question 2

Define products

Answer 2

Compound/molecule created after the fusion of elements

Question 3

When are equations balanced?

Answer 3

When there are the same amount of atoms of certain element(s) on both sides of the equation

Question 4

When are equations unbalanced?

Answer 4

When there are NOT the same amount of atoms of element(s) on both sides of the equation

Question 5

Name the 4 rules of balancing equations.

Answer 5

1. Always change words into chemical formulae first.
2. Only use BIG numbers at the left of compounds when balancing.
3. Never change the formulae of the compounds.
4. The total number of each element must be the same on either side of the arrow.