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18 Cards in this Set
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Reactant
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A substance that undergoes a reaction.
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Product
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A substance that is formed from a chemical change.
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Coefficient
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Indicates how many units are involved in an equation.
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Synthesis
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When two or more substances combine to form a single product.
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Decomposition
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Compound that breaks down into two or more simpler substances.
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Single Displacement
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When one element takes the place of another in a compound.
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Double displacement
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When two ionic compounds are interchanged.
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Combustion
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When one substance rapidly combines with oxygen to form one or more oxides.
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Equilibrium
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When no net changes occur in reactants and products.
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Dynamic Equilibrium
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Opposite actions are taking plac at the same rate.
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Soluble
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When a compound dissolves in a liquid.
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Insoluble
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When a compound does not dissolve in a liquid.
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Activation Energy
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The amount of energy the particles in a reaction must have when they collide for the reaction to occur.
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Concentration
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The amount of substance present in a certain volume.
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Limiting Reactant
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The reactant of which there is not enough.
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Catalyst
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A substance that speeds up the rate of the reaction without being changed or used up.
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Enzymes
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A biological catalyst.
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Inhibitor
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A substance that slows down a reaction.
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