Writing word equations and finding reaction patterns | 14-16 years

In this activity, students work individually, reading and interpreting text by looking for patterns. It provides an opportunity for students to:

• Use word and symbol equations to describe reactions.
• Use patterns in reactions to make predictions about other reactions.
• Represent chemical reactions by word equations.

The materials can be used for diagnosis (to identify students needing practice), as a remedial exercise or for summative assessment.