Chemistry Flashcards
Acids
Has a ph of less that 7
Bases
Ph greater that 7
Ph indicator
A compound that changes colour based on the acidity in a soloution
Acid/metal reaction
Salt and hydrogen are produced
Oxidation reactions
reactions that involve the transfer of electrons from one species to another
Corrosion of metals
occurs when most or all of the atoms on the same metal surface are oxidized, damaging the entire surface
Exothermic/Endothermic reactions
Exothermic reactions release energy in the form of light or heat, while endothermic reactions absorb heat energy from their surroundings
Combustion reactions
chemical reaction in which a fuel undergoes oxidation by reacting with an oxidising agent, resulting in the release of energy
Combustion of fuels and hydrocarbons
chemical reaction that occurs when a hydrocarbon fuel reacts with oxygen in the air, producing water and carbon dioxide
Metabolic reactions (Catabolic and Anabolic processes
Metabolism is the sum of all chemical reactions in a cell, and the two main types of metabolic reactions are anabolic -constructive metabolism, anabolic reactions build larger molecules from smaller ones. Anabolic reactions require energy catabolic-destructive metabolism, catabolic reactions break down larger molecules into smaller ones. Catabolic reactions release energy
Respiration/Photosynthesis as a metabolic reaction
Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are metabolic reactions that work together to provide energy to organisms