Engage: Conservation of Mass with Alka Seltzer and Water Reaction
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Watch the video of the chemical reaction between alka seltzer and water. This reaction will prove our new concept of the Law of Conservation of Mass.
Conservation of Mass Demonstration
Chemical Reaction Formula
NaHCO3 + HCl ------> NaCl + H2O + CO2
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The ______ should be equal before and after the chemical reaction occurs to prove the Law of Conservation of Mass.
The ______ should be equal before and after the chemical reaction occurs to prove the Law of Conservation of Mass.
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Looking at the formula for the chemical reaction, how may Na are found to the left of the arrow (reactants).
Looking at the formula for the chemical reaction, how may Na are found to the left of the arrow (reactants).
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Looking at the formula for the chemical reaction demonstrated, how many H are found to the left of the arrow (reactants).
Looking at the formula for the chemical reaction demonstrated, how many H are found to the left of the arrow (reactants).
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Looking at the formula for the chemical reaction demonstrated, how many C are found to the left of the arrow (reactants).
Looking at the formula for the chemical reaction demonstrated, how many C are found to the left of the arrow (reactants).
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Looking at the formula for the chemical reaction demonstrated, how many O are found to the left of the arrow (reactants).
Looking at the formula for the chemical reaction demonstrated, how many O are found to the left of the arrow (reactants).
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Looking at the formula for the chemical reaction demonstrated, how many Cl are found to the left of the arrow (reactants).
Looking at the formula for the chemical reaction demonstrated, how many Cl are found to the left of the arrow (reactants).
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How many Na are found to the right of the arrow (products)
How many Na are found to the right of the arrow (products)
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How many Cl are found to the right of the arrow (products)
How many Cl are found to the right of the arrow (products)
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How many H are found to the right of the arrow (products)
How many H are found to the right of the arrow (products)
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How many O are found to the right of the arrow (products)
How many O are found to the right of the arrow (products)
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How many C are found to the right of the arrow (products)
How many C are found to the right of the arrow (products)
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Since the atoms of each element match up on both sides of the equation, this means the equation is balanced.
Since the atoms of each element match up on both sides of the equation, this means the equation is balanced.
Chemical Formulas

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Indicate whether the chemical equation supports the law of conservation of mass.
Indicate whether the chemical equation supports the law of conservation of mass.

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Indicate whether the chemical equation supports the law of conservation of mass.
Indicate whether the chemical equation supports the law of conservation of mass.

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Indicate whether the chemical equation supports the law of conservation of mass.
Indicate whether the chemical equation supports the law of conservation of mass.

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Indicate whether the chemical equation supports the law of conservation of mass.
Indicate whether the chemical equation supports the law of conservation of mass.