chemical reactions haleigh miller Flashcards
Product
A substance that forms in a chemical reaction
Reactant
A substance or molecule that participates in a chemical reaction
Chemical energy
The energy released when a chemical compound reacts to produce new compounds
Exothermic reaction
A chemical reaction in which heat is released to the surrounding example add heat
Endothermic reaction
A chemical reaction that requires heat example photosynthesis
Synthesis reaction
Reaction in which two or more substances combine to form a new compound
Decomposition reaction
A reaction in which single compound breaks down to form two or more simpler substances
Electrolysis
The process in which electric current is used to produce a chemical reaction such as the decomposition of water
Combustion reaction
The oxidation reaction of an organic compound in which heat is released
Single displacement reaction
A reaction in which one element or radical takes the place of another element or radical in a compound
Double displacement reaction
A reaction in which a gas, solid precipitate, or a molecule compound forms from the apparent exchange of atoms or ions between two compounds
Oxidation reduction
Any chemical change in which one species is oxidized and another species is reduced also called
Radical
An organic group that has one or more electrons available for bonding
Oxidation
Is the gain if oxygen or a loss of hydrogen
Reduced
Is the loss or oxygen or the gain of hydrogen