Flashcards in C3.1.4 - Chemical Equations Deck (4)
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What is a word equation?
A simple model for a chemical reaction which shows the names of the reactants and products involved
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Why is a balanced equation better than a word equation?
It shows how the atoms are arranged in the reaction and the relative amounts of the substances involved
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How do you balance an equation?
The number of atoms of each element on each side of the arrow must be the same
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