Chapter 5 Flashcards
What is a mole based on
The number of carbon atoms in 12 g of carbon 12
What is molar mass
The mass in grams of one mole of any element or compound
What is a combination reaction
Two or more substances react to form a single product
What is a decomposition reaction
A single substance decomposes into two or more products
What is a single replacement or single displacement reaction
One element reacts with a compound to form a new compound and release a new element
What is an exchange or double replacement or double displacement reaction
An interchange of partners between two compounds
What is a combustion reaction
The burning of a compound usually a hydrocarbon in oxygen to form a heat carbon dioxide and water
Percent yield
Actual yield/theoretical yield x 100
How much is one mole
6.022x10^23
Avogadro’s number
