Chapter 8- Chemical Reactions Flashcards
In order for a chemical reaction to take place
Chemical bonds must be broken of formed
Process through which one or more substances changes into one or more different substances
Chemical reaction
Indicators of a chemical reaction
Color change
Gas released
Energy change
Precipitate formed
Synthesis
A + B -> AB
Two elements reacting to form a simple compound
Binary synthesis
Type of synthesis involving oxygen as a reactant
Combustion
Decomposition
AB -> A + B
Single replacement
A+BC -> B+AC
A single replacement reaction will only occur if
the lone element is more active than the element it is replacing
Double replacement
AB+CD -> AD+CB
Two ______ are mixed together and a ______ of solid, gas, or water is formed
Solutions
Product
oxidation
when an atom loses electrons
reduction
when an atom gains electrons
