chemical reactions - Sheet1 Flashcards
Alters state without changing composition.
Physical Change
Converts one substance into another.
Chemical Change
Starting materials in a chemical reaction.
Reactants
Substances formed from a chemical reaction.
Products
Symbolic representation of a chemical reaction.
Chemical Equation
Numbers indicating molecule quantities in reactions.
Coefficients
Atoms cannot be created or destroyed.
Law of Conservation of Mass
Equal number of atoms on both sides.
Balanced Equation
Two or more reactants form a single product.
Combination Reaction
Single reactant converts to multiple products.
Decomposition Reaction
One element replaces another in a compound.
Single Replacement Reaction
Two compounds exchange parts to form new compounds.
Double Replacement Reaction
Loss of electrons from an atom.
Oxidation
Gain of electrons by an atom.
Reduction
Simultaneous oxidation and reduction processes.
Redox Reaction
Causes another compound to be reduced.
Reducing Agent
Causes another compound to be oxidized.
Oxidizing Agent
Quantity containing 6.022 x 10²³ items.
Mole
6.022 x 10²³, number of particles in a mole.
Avogadro’s Number
Sum of atomic weights in a compound.
Formula Weight
Unit for measuring atomic weights.
Atomic Mass Unit (amu)
Separate oxidation or reduction process representation.
Half Reaction