Balanced equations and related calculations Flashcards
1
Q
What is meant by stoichiometry?
A
Stoichiometry is the calculation of relative quantities of reactants and products in chemical reactions
2
Q
Why is their always the same number of atoms of each element on both sides of the arrow?
A
Because atoms are never created or destroyed in chemical reactions
3
Q
What does this state symbol mean, (s)?
A
Solid
4
Q
What does this state symbol mean, (l)?
A
Liquid
5
Q
What does this state symbol mean, (g)?
A
Gas
6
Q
What does this state symbol mean, (aq)?
A
Aqueous
7
Q
What does aqueous mean?
A
Dissolved in water
8
Q
What is meant by spectator ions?
A
They do not take part in the reaction
9
Q
When an acid reacts with an alkali what are the products that are produced?
A
A salt and water
