Vocabulary that Matters
When one or more substances are changed into new substances is called a ...
Chemical reaction
In chemical reactions the ---> symbol stands for ...
Products production
When the number of atoms are equal on both sides of the equation, this law has been fulfilled.
Law of Conservation of Mass
If there is one product in your equation, then you have this type of reaction.
a synthesis reaction
When a chemical change produces heat or light, the chemical reactions Is called...
An exotermic reaction
When the number of atoms is equal on each side we say that the equation is this.
balanced
When heat is produced, light is emitted, or a precipitate is formed this is an indication of a ...
chemical reaction/change
These are used to help balance chemical equations.
coefficients
This chemical reaction has the generic formula of: AB --> A + B
Decomposition reaction
The symbol (g) stands for this in a chemical equation.
a gas
When an element occurs naturally with a subscript of 2 it is called a ...
diatomic element
In the chemical reaction, Mg + O -> MgO, the compound MgO is located on the __________ of the equation.
Product side
A combustion reaction has these 3 things in every combustion reaction
hydrocarbons, carbon dioxide, and water
CsF is an example of ..
a compound
Can be used to describe either an element or a compound
substance
Elements form compounds in order to satisfy this characteristic.
a complete octet
When ions from 2 compounds switch places, this type of reaction occurs.
A double displacement reaction?
2Na + 2H2O --> 2NaOH + H2 This reaction could be classified in ....
a single replacement reaction
This term refers to a substance that has been dissolved in water
Aqueous solution
These 3 things are essential in writing a chemical equation.
reactants, an arrow, and products
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