2.5 Chemical Reactions

Question 1

process when molecules are formed, changed, or broken down

Answer 1

Chemical Reaction

Question 2

the number and kind of interacting substances in a chemical equation

Answer 2

Reactant

Question 3

the chemical composition of the result of the reaction in a chemical equation

Answer 3

Product

Question 4

tells what happens in a reaction

Answer 4

Chemical Equation

Question 5

atoms or molecules combine to form a larger, more complex molecule; used for anabolic activities

Answer 5

Synthesis (combination) Reaction

Question 6

a molecule is broken down into smaller molecules or atoms; used for catabolic processes

Answer 6

Decomposition Reaction

Question 7

bonds are both made and broken (trade partners); used for transforming ATP to ADP

Answer 7

Exchange (displacement) Reaction

Question 8

transfer of electrons between atoms or molecules with the same chemical formula; used to convert food and oxygen to energy plus water and CO2

Answer 8

Redox Reaction

Question 9

chemical reaction that releases energy; catabolic or oxidative reaction

Answer 9

Exergonic Reaction

Question 10

chemical reaction that absorbs energy; anabolic reaction

Answer 10

Endergonic Reaction

Question 11

2 reactions proceeding in opposite directions at the same speed

Answer 11

Chemical Equilibrium