Predicting Products

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

Back

Subscript

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Which side of a chemical equation is the reactant side?

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Left (before the yields sign)

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What does a subscript of '2' indicate for a diatomic element?

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It should have a subscript of 2 only when it is by itself.

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What is the product of the reaction: Al₂S₃ + Li?

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Li₂S + Al

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What is the product of the reaction: Mg + CuCl₂?

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MgCl₂ + Cu

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What is a coefficient in a chemical equation?

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A number placed in front of a compound to indicate how many molecules are involved.

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What is the purpose of balancing a chemical equation?

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To ensure that the number of atoms for each element is the same on both sides of the equation.

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What does the yields sign (→) indicate in a chemical equation?

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It indicates the direction of the reaction, showing reactants transforming into products.

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What is the difference between a reactant and a product?

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Reactants are substances that start a chemical reaction, while products are substances formed as a result of the reaction.

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What is the significance of diatomic elements?

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Diatomic elements exist as molecules composed of two atoms, such as H₂, O₂, and N₂.