Identify reactants and products
Middle school students identify reactants and products in chemical equations and reaction descriptions in this Physical Science worksheet, building their ability to read and interpret the language of chemistry. Teachers can use it to solidify understanding of how chemical reactions are represented before moving to balancing equations or reaction types. It fits within the Chemical Reactions substrand and is foundational for all subsequent chemistry coursework.
Learning objectives
- Identify reactants and products in a written or symbolic chemical reaction
- Explain the role each substance plays in the reaction
- Use the arrow notation to distinguish what goes in from what comes out
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