Chemical Change Flashcards
1
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Activation energy
A
The minimum amount of energy required to start a chemical reaction OR the energy
required to form the activated complex.
2
Q
Endothermic reactions
A
Reactions which transform thermal energy into chemical potential energy.
3
Q
Activated complex
A
A high energy, unstable, temporary transition state between the reactants and the products
4
Q
Exothermic reactions
A
Reactions which transform chemical potential energy into thermal energy.
5
Q
Dissociation
A
The splitting of an ionic compound into its ions.
6
Q
Electrolyte
A
A substance that can conduct electricity by forming free ions when molten or dissolved
in solution.
7
Q
Electrolysis
A
Producing a chemical change by passing an electrical current through an electrolyte.
