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CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 3.1.4 Construct word equations & symbol

CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 3.1.4 Construct word equations & symbol
Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry 0620 syllabus for exams in 2026, 2027 and 20282026–2028

Practise writing and balancing word and symbol equations for reactions such as halogen salts, decompositions, acids and combustion.

How this is tested

  • write balanced symbol equations from named reactants and products, with only valid products shown
  • complete missing coefficients and formulae in decomposition, combustion and industrial equations

Question 3(b)

[Maximum number: 2]

This question is about elements and compounds.

Potassium reacts with chlorine to form potassium chloride.

Write a symbol equation for this reaction.