Mass And Balancing Equations Flashcards
1
Q
What is the law of conservation of mass?
A
In any given chemical reaction, the total mass of the reactants equal the total mass of the products.
2
Q
How can we make sure that this law is correct when we write chemical equations?
A
By balancing them
3
Q
What are the difference between coefficients and subscripts?
A
Coefficients are written before the formula and subscripts are part of the formula.
4
Q
What part of a chemical equation can you change?
A
The coefficient
5
Q
What order do you balance elements in?
A
- Non-Metals
- Metals
- Polyatomics
- Hydrogen
- Oxygen
