Chapter 8 Flashcards
What is the small whole number that belongs to an element in a chemical formula
Subscript
A solid produced by a chemical reaction in solution that separates from the solution
Precipitate
To balance a chemical equation, it may be necessary to adjust the
Coefficients
In an equation, the symbol for a substance in water solution is followed by
(Aq)
The equation AX->A+X is the general equation for a
Decomposition
The equation AX+BY->AY+BX is the general equation for
Double replacement reaction
The equation A+X->AX is the general equation for
Single replacement reaction
2Mg+O2->2MgO is a..
Synthesis reaction
The reactions Mg+2HCl->H2+MgCl2 is a
Single replacement reaction
Pb(NO3)2+2KI->PbI2+2KNO3
Double replacement reaction
The reaction CH4+2O2->2H2O+CO2 is a..
Combustion reaction
Oxides of active metals such as CaO react with water to produce
Metal hydroxides
Some acids, such as carbonic acid, decompose to nonmetal oxides and….
Water
When potassium reacts with water (HOH) one product formed is
Hydrogen gas
The reaction of calcium oxide (CaO) with water yields
Calcium hydroxide
Predict the product of this: MgO+CO2
MgCO3
The formulas for the products of the reaction between sodium hydroxide and sulfuric acid are
Na2SO4 and H2O
What is the balanced equation when aluminum reacts with copper(II)sulfate
2Al+3CuSO4->Al2(SO4)3+3Cu