Chemistry 4.0 Flashcards
What is an enzyme?
A chemical reaction that is in a living thing.
define the law of conversation of mass?
state of matter that can’t be destroyed or created in a chemical reaction
what is a closed system
where materials are not allowed to enter or leave
what is an open system
when materials are allowed to leave and enter
define chemical reaction
takes place when 2 or more substances combine to form new substances
define exothermic reaction
chemical reaction that releases heat energy
define endothermic reaction
chemical reaction that absorbs heat energy
how is combustion and corrosion similar
they both react with O2
how are comb & corr different
comb- chemical reaction that gives off energy
corr- chemical change in the metal
define cellular respiration
chemical reaction that takes place in cells in your body
give an example of respiration
food + oxygen - carbon dioxide + water + energy that can be used by living things
nitrate formula
NO3-
what does a catalyst do
speed up reactions