Chemistry Chapter 8 Flashcards
Chemical change
occurs when a substance is converted into one or more new substances
Chemical equation
Tells us what substances react (reactants) and what substances are formed (products)
The Law of Conservation of Mass
Atoms cannot be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction
Combination Reaction
two or more elements form one product
Decomposition
one reactant splits into two or more simpler substances
Single-replacement reaction
an uncombined element replaces an element in a compound
In a. single replacement reaction,…
an atom or ion replaces an atom or ion in a compound
Combustion reaction
a carbon-containing compound that is the fuel burns in oxygen from he air to produce carbon dioxide CO2, water H2O, and energy in the form of heat or a flame.
Oxidation
Loss of electrons
