Writing Chemical Formulas And Balancing Chemical Equations Webquest (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

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contains 1 C and 2 O's so we write CO. You name the most metallic element first (further left or if in the same column,

further down). If there is only 1 of the first element you do not have to use the mono- prefix but you must use it if there

is only 1 of the second element. For example carbon monoxide contains 1 carbon and 1 oxygen (CO).

Greek Prefixes Number

mono-

di-

tri-

tetra-

penta-

hexa-

hepta-

octa-

nona-

deca-

NOW LET’S PRACTICE.

On your paper draw the following chart:

Title: Naming Chemical Formulas

Game Played

Final Score

The following link takes you to the website, Quizlet. Pick to play two of the following games; Learn, Test, Scatter, or

Space Race. Play each game at least three times.

NOW LET’S TALK ABOUT BALANCING CHEMICAL EQUATIONS.

Create another chart like the one above but titled: Balancing Chemical Equations

Click on the following link and again chose to play at least two of the following: Learn, Test, Scatter, or Space Race. Play

each game at least three times.

Lastly, Pick 3 chemical equations from this list and balance them on your paper.

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