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exothermic reaction
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a reaction that releases energy in the form of heat
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endothermic reaction
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a reaction that absorbs energy in the form of heat
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activation energy
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the minimum amount of energy needed to get a chemical reaction started
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concentration
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the amount of one material in a certain volume of another material
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catalyst
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a material that increases the rate of a chemical reaction by lowering the activation energy
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enzyme
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a biological catalyst that lowers the activation energy of reactions in cells
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inhibiter
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a material that decreases the rate of a reaction
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combustion
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a rapid reaction between oxygen and fuel that results in fire
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fuel
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a material that releases energy when it burns
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