Energy & Reactions Flashcards
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Activation Energy (EA)
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minimum amount of energy required for a reaction to proceed
2
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Condensation Reaction
A
chemical reaction where two molecules combine with the release of a water molecule
3
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Endothermic Reaction
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chemical reaction which absorbs energy (in the form of heat) from the surrounding environment
4
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Exothermic Reaction
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chemical reaction accompanied by the release of energy (in the form of heat)
5
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Hydrolysis Reaction
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chemical reaction where water is used to break the bonds of a substance
6
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Metabolism
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breakdown of food and its transformation into energy
7
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Miscible
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two liquids that combine in any ratio to form a homogeneous solution
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Rate of Reaction (RoR)
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the speed at which a chemical reaction occurs
