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A chemical equation does not show...

A chemical equation does not show

A

the substance that react

B

the substances formed

C

the relatives amounts of the substances involved

D

how products are formed from reactants

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The correct Answer is:
D
A chemical equation is not a complete description of what actually happens during a chemical reaction. It generally represents only the overall change, i.e., the number and kind of atoms, molecules, or ion present before and after a reaction.
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Knowledge Check

  • A chemical equation does not tell us

    A
    the physical states of the rectants and products
    B
    the special conditions required for some reactions
    C
    how long it will take for the change to occur
    D
    which chemical bonds are broken and which new ones are formed.

  • A chemical equation is a means

    A
    of representing chemical and physical properties of reactant molecules
    B
    of acquiring instructions for the preparation of a compound
    C
    of representing a chemical change by means of symbols and formulas
    D
    of showing the kind of elements present in a mixture

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