1. Balancing Chemical Equations Virtual Lab
Monday, November 6
Balancing Chemical Equations
Virtual Lab

2. REMEMBER THE LAW OF CONSERVATION OF MATTER
REMEMBER THE LAW OF CONSERVATION OF MATTER? WHICH SIDE IS THE REACTANTS AND WHICH SIDE IS THE PRODUCTS? Na + Cl NaCl

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4. Copy these questions into your note book and answer them as you do the introduction.
1. What is the correct formula for making ammonia? 2. What is the correct formula to separate water? 3. What is the correct formula to combust methane? 4. What does “combust” mean?

5. Go through the introduction exercises so you understand what you’re doing.
Are there the same number of atoms on the reactants and products sides?
Adjust the molecule number until you get a yellow smiley face. Then you know you have the correct formula.

6. Now, go to the game.