Balancing and Identifying Chemical Equations

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What is a chemical equation?

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

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What does it mean to balance a chemical equation?

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Balancing a chemical equation means ensuring that the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation.

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What is the law of conservation of mass?

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The law of conservation of mass states that mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction; it remains constant.

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What are reactants in a chemical reaction?

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Reactants are the starting substances in a chemical reaction that undergo change to form products.

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What are products in a chemical reaction?

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Products are the substances formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

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What is a decomposition reaction?

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A decomposition reaction is a type of chemical reaction where a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler products.

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What is a synthesis reaction?

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A synthesis reaction is a type of chemical reaction where two or more reactants combine to form a single product.

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What is a double replacement reaction?

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A double replacement reaction is a type of chemical reaction where two compounds exchange ions or bonds to form two new compounds.

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What is a single replacement reaction?

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A single replacement reaction is a type of chemical reaction where one element replaces another element in a compound.

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How do you identify the type of reaction?

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To identify the type of reaction, analyze the reactants and products to see if they fit the definitions of synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, or double replacement.