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19 Cards in this Set
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Balanced chemical equation |
The balancing process involves changing coefficients in a reaction to achieve a balanced chemical equation |
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Catalyst |
A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction with-out being permanently changed itself. |
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Chemical equation |
A way to describe a chemical reaction using chemical formulas and other symbols |
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Chemical reaction |
A change in which one or more substances are converted into new substances. |
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Coefficient |
Represents the number of units of each substance taking part in a reaction. |
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Combustion reaction |
Occurs when a substance reacts with oxygen to produce energy in the form of heat and light. |
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Decomposition reaction |
Occurs when one substance breaks down or decomposes into two or more substances |
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Double-displacement reaction |
Where the positive ion of one compound replaces the positive ion of the other to form two new compounds |
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Endergonic reaction |
A chemical reaction that requires more energy to break bonds than is released when new ones are formed. |
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Endothermic reaction |
When the energy needed is in the form of thermal energy |
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Exergonic reaction |
Chemical reactions that release energy |
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Exotheroic reaction |
When the energy given off is primarily in the form of thermal energy |
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Inhibitor |
Used to slow down chemical reaction |
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Oxidation |
Describes the loss of electrons |
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Product |
New substances produced |
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Reactant |
Substances that react |
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Reduction |
Describes the gain of electrons |
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Single-displacement reaction |
When one element replaces another element in a compound |
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Synthesis reaction |
Two or more substances combine to form another substance |
