Measurement, Mass & Equations (OCR GCSE Chemistry A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards

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Mass Changes when a Reactant or Product is a Gas
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Why mass seems to change in some reactions

Gases can escape or enter the reaction container

Is mass conserved in chemical reactions?

Yes, mass is conserved

Products when CaCO3CaCO₃ is heated

CaOCaO and CO2CO₂

Why mass appears to decrease in CaCO3CaCO₃ decomposition

CO2CO₂ gas escapes from open container

Type of container where gases can escape during reaction

Open container

What iron reacts with to form rust

Oxygen (O2O₂) from air

Product formed when iron rusts

Iron oxide

Why iron appears to gain mass when rusting

Oxygen from air combines with it

Example of reaction with apparent mass loss

Heating CaCO3CaCO₃ in open container

Example of reaction with apparent mass gain

Iron exposed to air (rusting)

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