Chemical Equations Flashcards
1
Q
How are chemical changes shown?
A
Chemical changes are shown using chemical equations.
2
Q
What are the molecules on the left side of the equation called?
A
They are called the reactants because they react with each other.
3
Q
What are the molecules on the right side of the equation called?
A
They are called the products because they have been produced from the reactants.
4
Q
What do we need to balance chemical equations?
A
Chemical equations need to have the same number of atoms on both sides.
5
Q
Balance the equation Fe + Cl2 -> FeCl3
A
2Fe + 3Cl2 -> 2FeCl3
