Balancing Chemical Equations

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What does 'yields' mean in a chemical reaction?

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It indicates the products formed from the reactants in a chemical equation.

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A process where substances change into different substances.

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What is a subscript in a chemical formula?

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A number written below and to the right of a chemical symbol indicating the number of atoms of that element in a molecule.

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What is the Law of Conservation of Mass?

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It states that matter cannot be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction.

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What is a coefficient in a chemical equation?

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A number placed in front of a chemical formula to indicate how many molecules or moles of that substance are involved.

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What is a reactant?

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A substance that undergoes change during a chemical reaction.

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What is a product?

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

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How do you balance a chemical equation?

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By 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 difference between a reactant and a product?

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Reactants are the starting materials in a chemical reaction, while products are the substances formed.

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What does it mean for a chemical equation to be balanced?

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It means that the number of atoms for each element is equal on both sides of the equation.