Atoms and Molecules in Reactions
Students model how atoms rearrange to form new substances during chemical reactions.
Key Questions
- Explain how atoms are conserved during a chemical reaction.
- Construct a model to represent the rearrangement of atoms in a simple chemical reaction.
- Analyze the difference between reactants and products in a chemical equation.
Common Core State Standards
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