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Chemical Reactions

Balanced equations, and deducing formulae from ions

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Overview

Balanced equations for sodium in chlorine, methane burning, potassium in water and calcium carbonate decomposing, why only the large numbers change, and deducing formulae such as Al₂O₃ and Ca(NO₃)₂ from ion charges.

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Key term

Write the balanced equation for sodium burning in chlorine.

Key term

Write the balanced equation for the complete combustion of methane.

Key term

Write the balanced equation for potassium reacting with water.

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  1. 1

    Write the balanced equation for sodium burning in chlorine.

    Model answer

    2Na + Cl₂ → 2NaCl.

  2. 2

    Write the balanced equation for the complete combustion of methane.

    Model answer

    CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O.

  3. 3

    Write the balanced equation for potassium reacting with water.

    Model answer

    2K + 2H₂O → 2KOH + H₂.

  4. 4

    Write the balanced equation for the thermal decomposition of calcium carbonate.

    Model answer

    CaCO₃ → CaO + CO₂.

  5. 5

    Write the balanced equation for hydrogen burning in oxygen.

    Model answer

    2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O.

  6. 6

    Write the balanced equation for aluminium reacting with oxygen to form aluminium oxide.

    Model answer

    4Al + 3O₂ → 2Al₂O₃.

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