Chemical Reactions Flashcards
Chemical Reaction
when the particles of reactants collide with sufficient activation energy to create a whole new substance with a new set of properties
acid + base
salt + water
acid + metal
salt + hydrogen gas
Air consists of…
Nitrogen (78%) Oxygen (21%) Argon ( <1%) Carbon Dioxide (0.03%) Water Vapour (0.4%)
Carbon Dioxide Properties
Gas Colourless Acidic Odourless Heavier than air
Test for Carbon Dioxide
carbon dioxide turns limewater from clear to milky
Baking Soda + Vinegar
Gas
Catalyst
alters the rate of a reaction without being used up in the reaction
Oxygen Properties
Gas Colourless Odourless Tasteless Neutral Supports Combustion
Test for Oxygen
a glowing splint relights
Enzymes
biological catalysts
How do catalysts alter the rate of reaction?
they lower the activation energy
biochemical reaction
a chemical reaction taking place inside living cells
What factors affect the efficiency of enzymes?
temperature, pH and concentration
Rate of Reaction
the change in concentration per unit time of any one reactant or product