Chemical Reactions: Introduction

unit objectives iconUnit Objectives

After you have completed this unit, you will be able to:

  1. Describe the types of chemical reactions.
  2. Describe how energy and matter are conserved during a chemical reaction.
  3. Discuss concepts of energy transfer in chemical reactions.
  4. Balance simple chemical equations.
  5. Describe nuclear reactions.
  6. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power.