Balancing Chemical Reactions Flashcards
1
Q
Reactions must be balanced according to?
A
Atomic number and charge
2
Q
What are the substances on the left side of the arrow called?
A
Reactants
3
Q
What are the substances on the right side of the arrow called?
A
Products
4
Q
What does the subscript represent?
A
Number of atoms
5
Q
What does Oxidation involve?
A
The donation of electrons to make a more positvie ion
6
Q
What does Reduction involve?
A
The acceptance of electrons to make a more negative ion
7
Q
What are three examples of oxidation-reduction reactions?
A
- combustion
- metabolism
- photosynthesis
