Chemical Equations
Chapter Name : Chemical Reactions And Equations |
Sub Topic Code : 102_10_01_01_02 |
Topic Name : Chemical Equations |
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Sub Topic Name : Balanced Chemical Equations |
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Introduction
Why do we balance an equation? It is because of the law of conservation of mass.
Pre-Requisites:
Chemical equation, law of conservation of mass
Activity:
Try balancing a large number of equations.
Real Life Question:
“How much air and how much water will rust a piece of iron?”
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Balanced chemical equation | Total no. of atoms of an element in reactant = Total no. of elements of that element in product |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Pick up any equation | Keep practicing. |
Real life uses :
For carrying out any reaction you can know how much amount of each reactant is required.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| 2 molecules of hydrogen and 1 of oxygen make water | See the balanced equation |
What you learn in Theory:
Balancing any chemical equation
What you learn in Practice:
For carrying out any reaction you can know how much amount of each reactant is required.