–deduce the formula of a
simple compound from a model or a diagrammatic
representation
–construct word equations and chemical equation (using
chemical formulas) for a chemical reaction given relevant
information
–Describe how to balance a chemical equation and that this
is necessary in order for the reaction to obey the law of
conservation of mass (in relation to atoms, molecules, and
moles)
–Balance simple chemical
equations
–Explain the importance
of the subscripts, coefficients, and symbols used in a
chemical equation