Reactions and Balancing Equations

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

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Subscript

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What type of reaction is represented by the equation: 2 NaBr (aq) + Ca(OH)2 (s) → CaBr2 (aq) + 2 NaOH (s)?

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Double Replacement

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In the chemical formula C6H12O6, how many hydrogen atoms are present?

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12

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What type of reaction involves two reactants and one product?

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Formation/Synthesis

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In a chemical reaction, the number of atoms you begin with must be:

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the same as the number of atoms you end with.

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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 present.

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What is a Chemical Equation?

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

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What is the Law of Conservation of Mass?

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Matter cannot be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction.

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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 in a chemical reaction?

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