Change in color
Gas production
Precipitate
Change in temperature, etc
Then number of atoms on both sides of the arrow do not match. (They are different)
Shiny
High melting point
Good conductor
Ductile
Malleable, etc
Is the following equation balanced or unbalanced?
C+2H2 -> CH4
7 valence electrons
High Reactivity
Is the following equation balanced or unbalanced?
C6H12O6+6O2 -> 6CO2+6H2O
If the color change is expected, then its not a chemical change, its physical.
Example: Mixing two clear liquids and the solution turns pink. (Unexpected)
Mixing a green food coloring into water and it turns green. (physical change)
Is the equation balanced or unbalanced?
Na3PO4+MgCl2 -> NaCl+Mg3(PO4)2
Saliva chemically breaks down food in the mouth.
Enzymes and stomach acid mix together to further break down the food for absorption.
Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream.
Water is absorbed from waste.