Chemistry: Atoms First (2nd Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1305079248
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-924-3

Chapter 5 - Active Learning Questions - Page 240a: 2

Answer

A chemical formula shows the types and amounts of each atom in a certain molecule. A chemical equation shows the types and amounts of molecules involved in a certain chemical reaction.

Work Step by Step

Example of chemical molecule: $C_6H_{12}O_6$ Example of chemical reaction: $$2Na +2 H_2O \longrightarrow 2NaOH +H_2$$
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