Balancing Chemical Reactions Flashcards
1
Q
What is the law of conservation of matter?
A
Matter cannot be created or destroyed, although it may be changed. Nuclear reactions are an exception.
2
Q
How do you balance an equation?
A
Make the reactants and products equal in number, do not change subscripts, and have no decimals.
3
Q
What is a coefficient?
A
A number multiplying the amount of an element or compound.
4
Q
What is a chemical equation?
A
A equation that shows a reaction that occurs showing the reactants and products.
