Michal Evan Maglente 11 STEM-A CHEM 2

ACTIVITY 1: CHEMICAL EQUATIONS

Chemical reactions are in the heart of chemistry. In this activity, you will practice writing
and balancing chemical equations.

GOAL / OBJECTIVE DURATION WIKI WHAT YOU NEED

In this activity, you should one (1) session Writing and notebooks and
write and balance chemical Balancing pens Google
equations. Chemical Docs
Equations

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Work individually.
2. Write the chemical equation for each of the following chemical reactions:
a. Solid calcium carbonate is heated and decomposes to solid calcium oxide and
carbon dioxide gas.
b. Gaseous butane, C 4 H 10, reacts with diatomic oxygen gas to yield gaseous
carbon dioxide and water vapor.
c. Aqueous solutions of magnesium chloride and sodium hydroxide react to
produce solid magnesium hydroxide and aqueous sodium chloride.
d. Water vapor reacts with sodium metal to produce solid sodium hydroxide
and hydrogen gas.
e. Solid aluminum metal reacts with solid diatomic iodine to form solid Al 2 I 6 .
3. Balance the following equations:
a. H 2 + I 2 → HI
b. Fe + O 2 → Fe 2 O 3

c. Na + H 2O → NaOH + H 2

d. PtCl 4 → Pt + Cl 2
e. TiCl 4 + H 2 O → TiO 2 + HCl

4. Use Google Docs (serve as the worksheet) to make your output. File name should be
“A1.Last Name, First Name Middle Name” e.g A1.Mariano, Belinda Angelito
5. Make your reflection paper for this activity in the same Google Docs file (the
worksheet).
6. Submit your answered worksheet (as PDF) on the given deadline and platform
provided by your Learning Facilitator.

NOTE: This activity will be processed during the next session. Your Learning Facilitator
may randomly ask learners to present their outputs.
WORKSHEET: CHEMICAL EQUATIONS
INSTRUCTION: Provide the needed answers.

I. Write the chemical equation for each of the following chemical reactions:
A. Solid calcium carbonate is heated and decomposes to solid calcium oxide and
carbon dioxide gas.

- CaCO3(s) → CaO(s) + CO2(g)

B. Gaseous butane, C 4 H 10 , reacts with diatomic oxygen gas to yield gaseous

carbon dioxide and water vapor.

- 2C4H10(g) + 13O2(g) → 8CO2(g) + 10H2O(g)

C. Aqueous solutions of magnesium chloride and sodium hydroxide react to

produce solid magnesium hydroxide and aqueous sodium chloride.

- MgCl2(aq) + 2NaOH(aq) → Mg(OH)2(s) + 2NaCl(aq)

D. Water vapor reacts with sodium metal to produce solid sodium hydroxide and
hydrogen gas.

- 2H2O(g) + 2Na(s) → 2NaOH(s) + H2(g)

E. Solid aluminum metal reacts with solid diatomic iodine to form solid Al 2 I 6 .

- 2Al + 3l2 → Al2l6

 REFLECTION PAPER
INSTRUCTION: In not less than 5 sentences, answer the questions below.

1. What is a chemical reaction?

A chemical reaction refers to the process in which one or more substances, known as
reactants, undergo a transformation to form different substances, called products. In a
chemical reaction, the atoms of the reactants rearrange their bonds and form new chemical
bonds to create the products. During a chemical reaction, the original chemical species are
converted into new substances with different chemical properties. The reaction can involve
the breaking and formation of chemical bonds, resulting in the rearrangement of atoms.
Energy changes, such as the release or absorption of heat or light, are often associated with
chemical reactions.Chemical reactions are governed by the principles of chemical kinetics
and thermodynamics. Factors such as temperature, pressure, concentration, and catalysts
can influence the rate and outcome of a reaction. Chemical reactions are fundamental to
various natural processes, industrial applications, and biological systems, playing a crucial
role in our everyday lives.

2. Why do we need to balance equations?

Balancing equations is necessary because it ensures the fundamental principles of
conservation of mass and charge are upheld in chemical reactions. According to the law of
conservation of mass, matter cannot be created or destroyed, but only rearranged. By
balancing equations, we ensure that the number of atoms of each element is the same on
both sides of the equation, maintaining mass conservation. Similarly, balancing equations
ensures the conservation of charge, as the total charge should remain the same before and
after a reaction. Balancing equations also allows us to determine the stoichiometry of a
reaction, predict reactivity, and gain a deeper understanding of the chemical processes
involved. It provides crucial information about the relative amounts of reactants and
products, enabling accurate calculations and a comprehensive comprehension of chemical
reactions.