Chemical Changes and Balanced or Unbalanced Chemical Equations

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What is a chemical change?

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A chemical change is a process where substances combine or break apart to form new substances with different properties.

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What is a physical change?

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A physical change is a change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition.

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What happens during fireworks exploding?

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Fireworks exploding is an example of a chemical change because new substances are formed during the reaction.

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What is rusting?

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Rusting is a chemical change that occurs when iron reacts with oxygen and moisture, forming iron oxide (rust).

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

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A balanced chemical equation has the same number of each type of atom on both sides of the equation, indicating that mass is conserved.

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Is the equation Al + O₂ --> 2Al₂O₃ balanced?

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No, the equation is not balanced.

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What are exothermic reactions?

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Exothermic reactions are chemical reactions that release heat, making the surroundings feel hot.

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What are endothermic reactions?

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Endothermic reactions are chemical reactions that absorb heat, making the surroundings feel cold.

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Is the equation 2C₂H₂ + 5O₂ --> 4CO₂ + 2H₂O balanced?

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Yes, the equation is balanced.

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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 cannot be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction.