Quiz – Translating Word Equations
Translate the following “word equations” into balanced chemical reactions by correctly writing the formulas of all reactants and products then balancing the equation: 1. When a mixture of aluminum and
iron (II) oxide is heated, metallic iron and aluminum oxide are produced.
2. The complete combustion of isopropyl alcohol (C3H7OH), produces carbon dioxide and water vapor.
3. Lead (II) nitrate, when heated, decomposes to
form lead (II) oxide, nitrogen dioxide, and molecular oxygen.
4. When solutions of potassium fluoride and
calcium nitrate are mixed, potassium nitrate and calcium fluoride are produced.
Quiz – Translating Word Equations - Key
1. When a mixture of aluminum and iron (II) oxide is heated, metallic iron and aluminum oxide are produced.
2 Al + 3 FeO → 3 Fe + Al2O3
2. The complete combustion of isopropyl alcohol (C3H7OH), produces carbon dioxide and water vapor.
2 C3H7OH + 9 O2 → 6 CO2 + 8 H2O
3. Lead (II) nitrate, when heated, decomposes to form lead (II) oxide, nitrogen dioxide, and molecular oxygen.
2 Pb(NO3)2 → 2 PbO + 4 NO2 + O2
4. When solutions of potassium fluoride and calcium nitrate are mixed, potassium nitrate and calcium fluoride are produced.
2 KF + Ca(NO3)2 → 2 KNO3 + CaF2