Chemistry Part 2 Flashcards
What is an endothermic reaction
Endothermic reactions require energy and are on the reactant side.
What is an exothermic reaction
Exothermic reactions release energy and are on the product side. (May need energy to start)
Why are exothermic reactions more dangerous?
Because we don’t have control over the size of the reaction like we do over endothermic reactions. Exothermic reactions can’t be controlled by a dial.
What type of reaction are the following?
- coking an egg
- photosynthesis
- ice melting
Endothermic
What type of reaction are the following?
- fireworks
- explosions
- sodium in water creates bubbles
Exothermic
Single displacement?
One element takes the place of another element in the compound
A+Bx—>AX+B
Double displacement
The cations of 2 compounds exchange places forming 2 new compounds.
AX+BY—>BX+AY
Synthesis
2 or more reactants combine to form a new product.
A+B—>AB
Decomposition
A compound breaks down into 2 or more similar compounds are elements
Neutralization
Acid+Base—-> Salt +water
Acids
A substance the produces hydrogen ions
Starts with H
Base
A substance that produces hydroxide ions
Ends with OH
Indicator
And examples
A chemical that changes colour when the concentration of H+ or OH- changes
Litmus Phenolphthalein Bromothymol blue Methyl violet Ph paper
Properties of acids
Sour taste
Corrosive
Turns red with litmus
Stays clear with phenophtalein
Properties of bases
Tastes bitter
Soapy
Turns blue with litmus
Turns pink with phenolphthalein