Completing and writing word equations
Word equations are used to describe chemical reactions.
Look at the word equations below. In each case complete the word equation by adding
the name of the missing substance. (Explain your answers.)
1. sulfuric acid + sodium hydroxide  __________________ + water
I think this is the answer because
2. iron + __________________  iron chloride + copper
I think this is the answer because
3. _____________ acid + magnesium carbonate  magnesium chloride + water + carbon dioxide
I think this is the answer because
4. zinc + oxygen  __________________
I think this is the answer because
5. calcium + nitric acid  __________________ + hydrogen
I think this is the answer because
Read the descriptions of some chemical reactions below.
In each case state what type of chemical reaction it is and write a word equation for it.
6. Copper oxide reacts with sulfuric acid to make copper sulfate and water.
7. Zinc and hydrochloric acid react to make zinc chloride and hydrogen.
8. Magnesium and chlorine react to make magnesium chloride.
9. Copper and silver nitrate react to make copper nitrate and silver.
10. Copper carbonate and sulfuric acid react to make copper sulfate, carbon dioxide and water.