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.
Chemical Reaction Formula
NaHCO3 + HCl ------> NaCl + H2O + CO2
Indicate whether the chemical equation supports the law of conservation of mass.
Indicate whether the chemical equation supports the law of conservation of mass.
Indicate whether the chemical equation supports the law of conservation of mass.
Indicate whether the chemical equation supports 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.
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 demonstrated, how many H 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).
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 Cl are found to the left of the arrow (reactants).
How many Na are found to the right of the arrow (products)
How many Cl are found to the right of the arrow (products)
How many H are found to the right of the arrow (products)
How many O are found to the right of the arrow (products)
How many C are found to the right of the arrow (products)
Since the atoms of each element match up on both sides of the equation, this means the equation is balanced.