Word Equations Answers

Write word equations for each of the following reactions.

1. A reaction between sulfur and oxygen produces sulfur dioxide.

sulfur + oxygen sulfur dioxide

2. Calcium and hydrochloric acid react to produce calcium chloride and hydrogen.

calcium + hydrochloric acid calcium chloride + hydrogen

3. When methane burns in oxygen it forms carbon dioxide and water.

methane + oxygen carbon dioxide + water

4. Calcium carbonate thermally decomposes when it is heated to form calcium oxide and
carbon dioxide.

calcium carbonate calcium oxide + carbon dioxide

5. Sodium chloride and water are the products of a reaction between hydrochloric acid and
sodium hydroxide.

hydrochloric acid + sodium hydroxide sodium chloride + water

6. Photosynthesis is a reaction used to produce glucose from the reactants carbon dioxide
and water. Oxygen is also a product of the reaction.

carbon dioxide + water glucose + oxygen