Chemical Equations Flashcard

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What does the Law of Conservation of Mass state?

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The Law of Conservation of Mass states that mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction; the total mass of reactants equals the total mass of products.

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What is a balanced chemical equation?

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A balanced chemical equation has equal numbers of each type of atom on both sides of the equation, reflecting the Law of Conservation of Mass.

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The equation is already balanced as it has one calcium, one carbon, and three oxygens on both sides.

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The total number of atoms on each side is 10.

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What is a reactant in a chemical reaction?

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A reactant is a substance that undergoes change during a chemical reaction.

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What is a product in a chemical reaction?

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A product is a substance that is formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

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What is the significance of balancing chemical equations?

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Balancing chemical equations ensures that the Law of Conservation of Mass is upheld, showing that matter is conserved during the reaction.

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What is the definition of a chemical equation?

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A chemical equation is a symbolic representation of a chemical reaction, showing the reactants and products.

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What does it mean to consider polyatomic ions as units when balancing equations?

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Considering polyatomic ions as units means treating them as single entities rather than balancing each atom individually.