Chemical Reactions: Introduction to Reactants and Products
Introduction to the concept of chemical reactions, identifying reactants and products, and observing evidence of chemical change.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between physical and chemical changes with examples.
- Identify reactants and products in simple chemical equations.
- Describe observable evidence that indicates a chemical reaction has occurred.
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