Chapter 2: Notes Flashcards
When does a physical change occur?
When the fundamental entities remain unchanged at the molecular level
When does a chemical change occur?
When some kind of change in the chemical bonds occurs. A new substance is made
What are the 4 evidences of a chemical change?
- Colour change
- Odour change
- State change
- Energy change
What does the law of conservation of mass state?
The total mass of matter present after a chemical change is always the same as the total mass present before a chemical change
What are the different types of reactions?
- Formation
- Decomposition
- Combustion
- Single replacement
- Double Replacement
How can you tell a combustion reaction?
- They have CHO
- Their products are liquid water and something oxide
What is it asking for when it says chemical amount?
How many mols
What is the formula for calculating the number of mols?
n = m/M n = # of mols m = mass (g) M = Molar mass