Chapter 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a combustion reaction?
A
has to have some type of fuel and oxygen
2
Q
what is a combination reaction?
A
Have fewer products than reactants
A + B»_space;> C
number of products goes down
3
Q
what is a decomposition reaction?
A
Have fewer reactants than products
C»_space;> A + B
numbers of products goes up
4
Q
what are formula weights for?
A
Ionic substances
interchangeable with molecular
5
Q
what are molecular weights for?
A
molecular compounds
interchangable with formula