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How can you tell if a reaction is chemical or physical?
The difference between a physical reaction and a chemical reaction is composition. In a chemical reaction, there is a change in the composition of the substances in question; in a physical change there is a difference in the appearance, smell, or simple display of a sample of matter without a change in composition.
Do you think a chemical reaction has taken place explain?
We can tell if a chemical reaction has taken place when one or more of the following things happen: There has been a colour change inside the reaction flask. A gas has formed. Usually we know a gas has formed when we can see bubbles.
How does knowing the reactants and help you classify a chemical reaction?
How does knowing the reactants and products help you classify a chemical reaction? The reactants and products determine the type of chemical reaction. If there are more products than reactants, then it is a decomposition reaction. If there are more reactants than products, it is a synthesis reaction.
How can you identify that a chemical reaction has taken place explain each with an example?
We can tell if a chemical reaction has taken place when one or more of the following things happen:
- There has been a colour change inside the reaction flask.
- A gas has formed. Usually we know a gas has formed when we can see bubbles.
- A solid has formed.
What are the three types of reactions?
There are more than three types of reactions, though the most commonly discussed ones are synthesis/decomposition, displacement, combustion and redox reactions.
What are the types of chemical reactions?
The six types of chemical reactions are synthesis, decomposition, single-replacement, double-replacement, acid-base, and combustion.
How do you identify chemical equations?
Finding and Identifying States of Matter. Step 1. Locate the parentheses after the chemical formula, whether or not it is within the context of an equation. Step 2. Identify the parentheses as (s) for solid, (l) for liquid, (g) for gas, or (aq) for aqueous solution. An aqueous solution is a substance dissolved in water.
What is an example of a reaction?
React is defined as to respond to something, or to act in opposition to something. An example of react is for a person to quickly pull his hand away after accidentally touching a hot stove. An example of react is for a government body to pass a bill to stop an action that is currently going on in the community.