5.9 - Word Equations and Symbolic Equations
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Practice Questions
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What is a word equation?
💡 Hint: Think about using common language.
Write the word equation for Hydrogen + Oxygen forming Water.
💡 Hint: Remember to name both reactants and the product.
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What does a word equation represent?
💡 Hint: Look for everyday language descriptions.
True or False: Symbolic equations must always be balanced.
💡 Hint: Think about how atoms are conserved in reactions.
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Challenge Problems
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Convert the chemical reaction of Combustion of Ethanol: C₂H₅OH + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O into proper balanced symbolic form.
💡 Hint: Ensure you count all carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.
Why could a word equation be less effective in complex reactions?
💡 Hint: Consider how balancing plays a role in understanding chemical reactions.
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