CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 3.1.4 Construct Word Equations and Symbol Questions

Write and balance chemical equations by conserving atoms and representing reaction states accurately.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Chemistry 0620

Exam points

  • write balanced symbol equations for chemical reactions
  • balance equations by conserving atoms
  • include state symbols in chemical equations
  • balance combustion and decomposition equations
  • deduce equations for reactions of acids, metals, oxides and salts

CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 3.1.4 Construct Word Equations and Symbol Questions question 1

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This question is about the elements sodium and fluorine and the compound sodium fluoride.

Sodium reacts with fluorine to form sodium fluoride.

Write a symbol equation for this reaction.

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