Practice Word Equations And Symbolic Equations (5.9)

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Question 1.
What is a word equation?
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Think about using common language.
Question 2.
Write the word equation for Hydrogen + Oxygen forming Water.
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Remember to name both reactants and the product.
3Question 3.
What does a word equation represent?
- Chemical symbols of elements
- Common names of reactants and products
- Balanced chemical equations
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Look for everyday language descriptions.
4Question 4.
True or False: Symbolic equations must always be balanced.
- True
- False
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Think about how atoms are conserved in reactions.
Question 5.
Convert the chemical reaction of Combustion of Ethanol: C₂H₅OH + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O into proper balanced symbolic form.
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Ensure you count all carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.
Question 6.
Why could a word equation be less effective in complex reactions?
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Consider how balancing plays a role in understanding chemical reactions.

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