Balancing Chemical Equations Flashcards
1
Q
Name 6 types of reactions, (chemical chaneg) or transformation
A
- Decomposition
- Photosynthesis
- Respiration
- Combustion
- Oxidation
- Acid/Base Neutralization
2
Q
What is happening when a product becomes a salt?
A
It’s when an acid reacts with a base.
3
Q
Acids?
A
Starts with H, (except for H2O)
4
Q
Bases?
A
Ends with OH.
5
Q
What’s the first rule for balancing chemical equations?
A
The number of each atom must be equal on both sides of the reaction, (arrow)
6
Q
What’s the only thing you can modify when balancing chemical equations?
A
The coefficient, (the number in front)
7
Q
What do you always need to confirm when you’re finishing up balancing equations?
A
Reduce!!!
8
Q
What are the chemicals called on the left side of the arrow?
A
Reactants
9
Q
What are the chemicals called on the right side of the arrow?
A
Product
