Understanding Chemical Equations

Explore chemical equations with this middle-grade science worksheet! Students will start by learning what a chemical equation is and what each part of the equation represents. Given a chemical equation, learners are then asked to identify its reactants, products, and the number of molecules of each reactant and product.

This worksheet will introduce students to the basics of chemical equations. Chemical equations describe what substances are involved in a chemical reaction and how they change, helping students to understand what’s happening at the molecular level. Representing chemical reactions is an essential skill for students to have as they learn more about chemistry. 

Ready for the next step? Be sure to check out the next worksheet in the series, Reading and Writing Chemical Equations.