Ch 8 PS Flashcards
Chemical reaction
The rearranging or recombine of atoms or molecules to form new substances
Law of conservation of matter
You can’t be God and create or loss things
The left side of the chemical reaction arrow
Reactant
—–>______
Product
Exothermic reaction
(Heat or energy is on the right side of arrow) Chen reaction that releases thermal energy
Endothermic reaction
Heat or light is on left side of arrow and heat energy is put into the reaction
4 factors affecting the rate of reactions
Temp
Increased concentration
Surface area
Presence of a catalyst
Types of reactions
Combination
Decomposition
Single displacement
Double displacement
Acids
A chemical or compound that will produce or donate a hydrogen ion
Bases/alkaline/caustic
Compounds that produce hydroxide ions
The pH of blood
7.35-7.45
Indicator
Compound that changes its molecular shape based on its acid base environment and that produces a color change
Organic chemistry
The study of compounds that contain carbon
Isomer
Two molecules of the same compound with different shape
Emulsification
The process when large molecules of fat are broken into smaller molecules