Vocabulary that Matters
When one or more substances are changed into new substances is called this.
What is a chemical reaction?
In chemical reactions the -> symbol stands for this.
What is yields?
what is solubility
If there is one product in your equation, then you have this type of reaction.
What is a synthesis reaction?
The diatomic elements are written with one of these in a chemical equation.
What is a subscript?
When the number of atoms is equal on each side we say that the equation is this.
What is balanced?
When heat is produced, light is emitted, or a precipitate is formed this is an indication of this
What is a chemical reaction?
a substance whose water solution conducts an electric current
what is an electrolyte
This chemical reaction has the generic formula of: AB --> A + B
What is a decomposition reaction?
The symbol (g) stands for this in a chemical equation.
What is a gas?
When an element occurs naturally with a subscript of 2 it is called this.
What is a diatomic element?
In the chemical reaction, Mg + O -> MgO, the compound MgO is located on this side of the equation.
What is the product side?
this is what the activity series is based on
what is the hydrogen standard
A combustion reaction has these 3 things in every combustion reaction
What are hydrocarbons, carbon dioxide, and water?
CsF is an example of this
What is a compound?
Can be used to describe either an element or a compound
What is a substance?
Elements form compounds in order to satisfy this characteristic.
What is a complete octet?
metals on table J are _____
what is more easily oxidized
When ions from 2 compounds switch places, this type of reaction occurs.
What is a double displacement reaction?
This state of matter is bypassed in sublimation
What is liquid
This term refers to a substance that has been dissolved in water
What is an aqueous solution?
These 3 things are essential in writing a chemical equation.
What are reactants, an arrow, and products?
more easily oxidized as you go down
What is reactivity of nonmetals
list each type of reaction, give an example of each type, and balance each equation
Ca + S --> CaS, synthesis 2AlN --> 2Al + N2, decompostion CH4 + 2O2 --> CO2 + 2H2O, combustion 2KI + Cl2 --> 2KCl + I2, single replacement Pb(NO3)2 + 2NaI --> 2NaNO3 + PbI2, double displacement
Balance the following equation. Be sure to show all work and simplify your answer. (NH4)3PO4 + Mg(NO3)2 --> Mg3(PO4)2 + NH4NO3
2(NH4)3PO4 +3Mg(NO3)2 --> Mg3(PO4)2 + 6NH4NO3