Chemical reactions Flashcards
Physical change
Matter changes state but no new substance formed
Chemical change
Chemical reaction occurs + new substance is formed
Reactants
Substances used by the reaction
Products
The substances produced by the reaction
Exothermic
A reaction that releases heat
Ex = exit
Endothermic
A reaction that takes in heat
En = enter
Law of conservation of mass
Matter cant be created or destroyed only changed
Activation energy
The minimum amount of energy required for a reaction to take place
Catalyst
A chemical that speeds up a chemical reaction without being used up itself
Evidence of a chemical reaction
Light given out
Heat given out/in
Gas made
Sound made
Gers cloudy
How are chemical reactions written
Reactants - - - - - - - - > Products
Vinegar+baking soda—>CO²+salt water