Chemical Reactions Flashcards
Signs of chemical reaction
Evolution of heat and light
Formation of gas
Precipitate
Color change
Chemical reaction equation
A+B->C+D
Symbol means
->
Produces/ forms
Symbol means
+
Plus/and
Triangle ->
Reactants are heated
Squiggle ->
Electricity added
Individual atom is called
Atom
Covalent substance is called
Molecule
Ionic substance is called
Unit
Law of conservation of mass
Mass is neither created nor destroyed
Total mass stays the same
Balancing equations
Equal on both sides
Combustion
The burning of any substance in O2 to produce heat (exo)
Combustion equation
A+O2->B
Synthesis
The combination of two or more substances to form a compound
Omg one product
Synthesis equation
A+B->AB
Decomposition
A compound breaks down into 2 or more less complex substances
Usually by heat or electricity
Decomposition equation
AB->A+B
Single replacement
Reactants are an element or compound
One element replaces another in a compound
Metal replaces metal
Nonmetal replaces nonmetal
Single replacement equation
A+BC->B+AC
Double replacement
Ions in two compounds change partners
Cation of one compound switches with the cation of the other
Double replacement equation
AB+CD->AD+CB
If there is one product what is it
Synthesis