Writing word equations Flashcards
What is a word equation?
A word equation is a way of expressing a chemical reaction using the names of the reactants and products instead of chemical formulas.
True or False: In a word equation, the reactants are written on the right side of the equation.
False
Fill in the blank: In a word equation, the reactants are separated from the products by the word __________.
reacts
Which of the following is an example of a word equation? A) H2 + O2 → H2O B) Hydrogen gas reacts with oxygen gas to produce water.
B) Hydrogen gas reacts with oxygen gas to produce water.
List the three main components needed to write a word equation.
Reactants, Products, and the reaction indicator (e.g., ‘reacts to produce’)