Chemical Equations

Author:Amarnath Mishra, Geeta Mehta, Deepti Lehri & Rajesh Mohan
7th CBSE
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Chemical Equations: Overview

In this topic, we will learn to write chemical equations. It describes reactants and products. It also highlights the concept of a balanced chemical equation with the help of examples.

Important Questions on Chemical Equations

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A molecule of an element or a compound is represented by its _____. (Valency/ formula)

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What are compound radicals? Give examples of a few radicals, along with their valences. Also mention some compounds containing compound radicals. Give the valencies of the parts that make up the compound.

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Find the valences of the underlined elements or radicals in the following compounds.
Ba_Cl2, P_Cl3, P_Cl5, N_H3, MgSO4_, CaCO3_, Na2_O, Ca_O, Ca_OH2, Fe_SO4,
Fe_Cl3, Fe2_O3, NaOH_, Al_OH3, Na2_Co3

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

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Name two elements that have variable valency. Give the formula and name of two compounds formed by each of these elements.

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What is a group of atoms of two or more elements behaving like an atom and having a valency is called?

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What do you mean by the valency of an element?