Chemical reactions
Understand the difference between physical and chemical changes and write equations using word and symbol equations.
Chemical reactions
Understand the difference between physical and chemical changes and write equations using word and symbol equations.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Distinguish between physical and chemical changes
- Write chemical equations to show the formation of compounds
- Write chemical equations to show displacement reactions
- Write chemical equations to show the decomposition of compounds
Equipment
Periodic table
Licence
6 Questions
A substance made from iron and sulfur.
A substance made from hydrogen and chlorine.
A substance made from sodium, carbon and oxygen.
A substance made from iron, sulfur and oxygen.
6 Questions
magnesium carbonate → magnesium oxide + carbon dioxide
copper oxide + zinc → zinc oxide + copper
nickel + oxygen → nickel oxide



