Balancing and Reaction Types

Front

What is the little number after an element in a chemical equation called?

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Subscript

Front

Identify the reaction type for the equation: K + F2 --> KF

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Synthesis

Front

What type of reaction involves one reactant breaking down into several products?

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Decomposition

Front

What can be placed to the left of a formula of a substance to balance a chemical equation?

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Coefficient

Front

What type of reaction involves two reactants and one product?

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Synthesis

Front

What is the term for a reaction where two compounds exchange ions?

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Double Replacement

Front

What is the term for a reaction that releases energy in the form of heat and light?

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Combustion

Front

What is the term for a reaction where an element replaces another in a compound?

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Single Replacement

Front

What is the purpose of balancing chemical equations?

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To obey the law of conservation of mass.

Front

What does a coefficient in a chemical equation represent?

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The number of molecules or moles of a substance.