6.1 + 6.2 Flashcards
what is a chemical change?
a substance is converted to a new substance
how does one recognize a chemical change? (4 signs)
change in color,
formation of solid,
formation of bubbles,
heat is produced/absorbed
chemical reaction
what is produced and how?
produces new substances by rearrangement of atoms
chemical equations show us
the reactants and products
types of chemical reactions (5 types)
- synthesis/combination
- decomposition
- single replacement
- double replacement
- combustion
combination reaction
two or more elements combine to form one product
decomposition reaction
one element breaks into 2 or more simpler substances
single replacement reaction
one element takes place of an element on the reacting compound
double replacement reaction
two positive ions switch place
combustion reaction
carbon containing compound (the fuel) reacting with oxygen to produce water and carbons dioxide and energy in form of heat