Chapter 9 Flashcards
Chemical reaction
The process by which the atoms of one or more substance are rearranged to from different substances
Aqueous solution
A solution in which the solvent is water
Chemical equation
A statement that uses chemical formulas to show the identities and relative amounts of the substance solved in a chemical reaction
Coefficient
Number of times written in front of a chemical formula
Combustion reaction
A reaction in which oxygen combines with a substance and release heat and light energy
Complete ionic equation
An equation that shows all particles of a soliton just as they exist
Decomposition reaction
A reaction in which a compound breaks down into two or more elements or compounds
Double replacement reaction
A reaction in which the atoms of one element replace the atoms of another element in a compound
Net ionic equation
An equation that includes only the particles that participate in a reaction
Precipitate
A solid produced during a chemical reaction in a solution
Product
A substances formed during a chemical reaction
Reactant
The starting substance in a chemical reaction
Single replacement reaction
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Spectator ion
Ion that does not separate during a reaction
Synthesis reaction
A reaction in which two of more substances react to produce a single product