Chemical Reactions Flashcards
a reaction in which two or more substances combine to form a new compund
synthesis reaction
a reaction in which a single compound breaks down to form two or more simpler substances
decompotion reaction
a reaction where a element or radical takes place of another element in a compound
single-displacment reaction
a reaction in which a gas, solid or water, or a molecular compund forms from the exchange of ions between two compounds.
double displacment reaction
a chemical reaction in which heat is released to the surrondings
exothermic reaction
a chemical reaction that requires heat
endothermic reaction
a law that states that enery cannot be created or destroyed but can be changed
law of conservation of energy
the minimum amount of energy required to start a chemical reaction
activation enegy
a substance that slows down or stops a chemical reaction
inhibitor
something that speeds up the process
catatlyst