1.3 Flashcards
1
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What is thermal decomposition?
A
The breaking up of a chemical substance with heat into at least two chemical substances.
2
Q
What is a displacement reaction?
A
A reaction in which a more reactive element displaces a less reactive element from an aqueous solution of the latter’s ions.
3
Q
What is disproportionation?
A
The oxidation and reduction of the same element in a redox reaction.
4
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What is a precipitation reaction?
A
The formation of a solid from a solution during a chemical reaction. Precipitates are often formed when two aqueous solutions are mixed together.
5
Q
What is periodicity?
A
A regular periodic variation of properties of elements with atomic number and position in the periodic table.
