Word Equations

• Balancing equations: A chemical equation is balanced when there are equal number of atoms and charges on both sides of the equation
• State symbols:

  • (s) = solid
  • (l) = liquid
  • (g) = gas
  • (aq) = aqueous solution
• Names of compounds:

  • Compound ending with -ide only contain two different elements
  • Compound ending with -ate contain oxygen