Chemical equations Flashcards
1
Q
What is the reactants
A
Substance you start with
2
Q
What is the products
A
New substances made
3
Q
What is the aim of balancing equations
A
Total mass of products formed in a reaction is equal to the total mass of the reactants this is because of atoms cannot be created or destroyed
4
Q
What is the principle of the law of conservation of mass
A
The total mass of the products formed in a reaction is equal to the total mass of the reactants
