Chapter 3 - Types of Chemical Reactions Flashcards
1
Q
Catabolic
A
Break down
2
Q
Exchange
A
Move around; broken and formed
3
Q
Oxidation-reduction
A
Special kinds of exchange reactions where electrons and energy are exchanged instead of atoms.
4
Q
Reactant losing electrons
A
is oxidized
5
Q
Reactant gaining electron
A
is reduced
6
Q
Anabolic (Synthesis)
A
build-up