Chemical Reactions Flashcards
A written statement with chemical symbols and formulas that also has a reactant and product
Chemical equation
In conventional chemical equation, where is the reactant placed?
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What do you call a chemical equation with equal number of atoms for every element in both reactant and product side?
Balanced chemical equation
Balance the equation: NH3+O2 -> N2+H2O
4NH3+3O2 -> 2N2+6H2O
A process in which at least one substance is produced by a chemical change
Chemical reaction
A chemical reaction where a SINGLE PRODUCT is produced
combination reaction
A chemical reaction where a SINGLE REACTANT is converted into two or more simpler substances
decomposition reaction
A chemical reaction where an atom REPLACES an atom
single-replacement reaction
A chemical reaction where TWO substance EXCHANGE parts and form two different substances
double-replacement reaction