Formulea And Equations

Question 1

Define reactant and product and describe where they come in a chemical equation.

Answer 1

Reactant - A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a chemical reaction. Reactants are found on the left side of a chemical equation.

Product - A substance that is formed as the result of a chemical reaction. Products are found on the right side of a chemical equation.

Question 2

Use state symbols (s, l, g, aq) to show the state of reactants and products in equations.

Answer 2

(s) - Solid
(l) - Liquid
(g) - Gas
(aq) - Aqueous (dissolved in water)