Chemical Formulae and Chemical Equations

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Chemical Formulae and Chemical Equations: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Formation of Covalent Compounds, Chemical Equations, Oxidation Number & Balancing Ionic Equations etc.

Important Questions on Chemical Formulae and Chemical Equations

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What is a chemical equation? Why it should be balanced?

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The compound with minimum atomicity should be balanced first in a chemical reaction.

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What is the name of the compound with the formula NaF?

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What are the spectator ions in the equation,

 2Na+(aq)+SO4-2(aq)+Ba+2(aq)+2Cl-(aq)BaSO4(s)+2Na+(aq)+2Cl(aq)

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Write a brief note on spectator ions.

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Chemical formula of ferric (III) chloride is FeCl2.

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Write the chemical formula of ferric (III) chloride.

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What are chemical equations? How can we write chemical equations? Explain with examples.

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Define the following term.

Chemical equation

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What do you understand by a chemical equation?

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State whether the following statement is True or False. Correct the false statement.

A chemical reaction is always represented using chemical formulae and symbols.

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State whether the following statement is True or False. Correct the false statement.

The reactants and products are separated by an arrow.

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State whether the following statement is True or False. Correct the false statement.

In a chemical equation, the reactants of a chemical reaction are written on the left-hand side.

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Which sign is used to indicate the direction of a chemical reaction?

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An element 'A' has valency 1 and an element 'B' has valency 2. Write the formula of the compound formed by 'A' and 'B.'

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Write chemical formulae of the following compounds.

Potassium hydroxide

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Write chemical formulae of nitric acid.

A=HNO2B=HNO3C=H(NO3)2.

Enter your correct answer as A, B or C.

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Write chemical formulae of hydrogen sulphide.

A=H2SB=H2S2C=H3S

Enter your correct answer as A, B or C.