chemical reactions Flashcards

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1
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what change is irreversible?

A

chemical

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2
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what is a reversible change called?

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physical

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3
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what do we see during a physical change?

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change of state. melting,freezing evaporation, condensation

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4
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what happens during a chemical change?

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fizzing,change in colour or tempreature

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5
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combustion is…..

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burning

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6
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what is the equation for combustion?

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metal + oxygen —> metal oxide

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7
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combustion is an example of what?

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an oxidation reaction

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8
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what is the definition of a fuel?

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a substance that is burned to give out heat energy.

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9
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what is the test for oxygen?

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if oxygen is present in a test tube a glowing splint will relight if held inside.

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10
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what is the test for hydrogen?

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if hydrogen is present in a test tube a squeaky pop will sound when a light splint is held inside.

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11
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what is the metal and metal equation?

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acid + metal —> salt + hydrogen

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12
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what acid creates a chloride salt?

A

hydrochloric acid

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13
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what salt does sulfric acid create?

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sulfate

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14
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what acid makes a nitrate salt?

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nitric acid

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15
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what is thermal decomposition?

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when substances break down to simpler products when thay are heated

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16
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what is the equation for thermal decomposition?

A

metal crabonate —-> metal oxide + carbon dioxide

17
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carbon dioxide is created when …

A

metal carbonates decompose

18
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what do you do to test a gas to see if it is carbon dioxide?

A

it is bubbled through to lime water and if the lime water turns cloudy it is carbon dioxide.

19
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what is electrolysis ?

A

a process where compounds are decomposed

20
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define an exothermic reaction is?

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when energy is given out. results in a rise in tempreture t

21
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what is an endothermic reaction?

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energy is take in. resulting in a fall in tempreature

22
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when it ends in -ide it ….

A

it only has that element

23
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when it ends in -ate it ……

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it contains that element and oxygen.