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What is a catalyst? |
A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction |
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What are the parts of a chemical reaction? |
Products and reactants |
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What is a coefficient? |
Number placed before the substance (used for balancing) |
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What is a combination reaction? Identified by? |
Two or more substances react to form a single substance A single product |
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What is a decomposition reaction? Identified by? |
A single compound is broken down into two or more substances Single reactant |
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What is a single-replacement reaction? Identified by? |
Atoms of one element replace the atoms of the second element Switch of dancing partner |
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What is a double-replacement reaction? Identified by? |
The exchange of positive ions between two ionic compounds Switch of dance partners |
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What is a combustion reaction? Identified by? |
Oxygen reacts with another substance Produces light or heat |
