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  • Mar 2, 2008, 04:56 PM
    lilwhaleygurl
    How can i solve word equations in Chemistry?
    I know how to solve chemical equations, but I think it is soooo much harder to figure out how to do a problem like this

    Directions: Write and balance the following chemical reactions.

    Copper(II) sulfide reacts with nitric acid to produce copper(II) sulfate, water, and nitrogen dioxide.
  • Mar 19, 2008, 02:25 AM
    2008chrissy
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by lilwhaleygurl
    I know how to solve chemical equations, but i think it is soooo much harder to figure out how to do a problem like this

    Directions: Write and balance the following chemical reactions.

    Copper(II) sulfide reacts with nitric acid to produce copper(II) sulfate, water, and nitrogen dioxide.



    Example:

    CuS + HNO3 --> Cu2S + H2O + N

    Then put in the charges above the elements

    When the questions says "reacts" it means you put a plus sign. When it says "produces" you put the arrow. Understand?

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