CHEM 6.1 Describing Chemical Reaction Flashcards
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How can we describe Chemical Reactions with equations ?
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Word equation: a way of describing a chemical reaction using the names of the reactants and products
Chemical equation: a way of describing a chemical reaction using the chemical formulas of the reactants and products
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Reactants
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A chemical, present at the start of a chemical reaction, that is used up during the reaction.
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Products
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A chemical that is produced during a chemical reaction.
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iron + sulfur –> iron (||) sulfide
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Fe + S –> FeS
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Zn + CuSO4 –> ZnSO4 + Cu
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Zinc + Copper (||) sulfate –> Zinc (||) sulfate + Copper
