Chemical Reactions Flashcards

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a reaction in which two or more substances combine to form a new compund

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synthesis reaction

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a reaction in which a single compound breaks down to form two or more simpler substances

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decompotion reaction

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a reaction where a element or radical takes place of another element in a compound

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single-displacment reaction

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a reaction in which a gas, solid or water, or a molecular compund forms from the exchange of ions between two compounds.

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double displacment reaction

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5
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a chemical reaction in which heat is released to the surrondings

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exothermic reaction

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6
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a chemical reaction that requires heat

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endothermic reaction

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a law that states that enery cannot be created or destroyed but can be changed

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law of conservation of energy

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8
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the minimum amount of energy required to start a chemical reaction

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activation enegy

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9
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a substance that slows down or stops a chemical reaction

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inhibitor

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10
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something that speeds up the process

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catatlyst

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