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Chemical equations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| chemical formula | a representation of a molecule in which the elements are represented by their symbols. |
| Chemical equation | a representation of a chemical reaction by symbols and number. |
| Chemical change | a change when a substance combines with another to form a new substance that can not be reversed. |
| Physical change | a change in which the mixtures can be reversed. It does not change their chemical composition. |
| Subscript | a number that is smaller than the normal line and sets below it. This number tells us the number of atoms a particular element has. |
| Coefficient | The big number that is at the beginning of a chemical formula. ex) 2CHO |
| Product | a chemical substance that is formed as a result of a chemical reaction. |
| Reactant | a substance participating in a chemical reaction, especially one present at the start of the reaction. |
| yields | represented by an arrow --> meaning "produces" |