Y8 Word Equations Flashcards

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What is the format of word equations?

A

Reactants (2+) ➡️(arrow) product (new substance{s})

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Methane + oxygen ➡️ carbon dioxide, water.

Which part of this equation has the reactants?

A

Methane + oxygen

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Methane + oxygen ➡️carbon dioxide, water

Which part of this is equation is the product?

A

Carbon dioxide, water

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In word equations, do you need to symbolise how many of each elements you need?

A

No. For eg:

In water you would need 2 hydrogen atoms but you don’t symbolise that in the equation.

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What 3 important things do you need to construct an equation?

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The elements, the product and the arrow.

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Why do you not put the = sign instead of the arrow?

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It is because the =sign is not equal to the reactants. The reactants are the ones that make the product.

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