2.2 Chemical Formulas and equations Flashcards
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A combination of chemical symbols and numbers to represent a substance.
chemical Formula
A representation of a chemical reaction that uses symbols to show the relationship between the reactant and the products.
Chemical Equation
A substance or molecule that participates in a chemical reaction.
Reactant
The substance that forms in a chemical reaction.
Product
The law that states that mass can not be created or destroyed in ordinary chemical and physical changes.
Law of conservation of mass