Exam Review: Unit 9 - Chapter 21 - Chemical Formulas Flashcards
1
Q
What is a chemical equation?
A
A way to describe a chemical reaction using chemical formulas and symbols
2
Q
______ are on the left side of an equation, and _________ are on the right
A
Reactants Products
3
Q
A reaction that releases energy is
A
Endergonic
4
Q
A reaction that absorbs energy is
A
Exergonic
5
Q
Endothermic reactions ______
A
Absorb heat
6
Q
Exothermic reactions _____
A
Release heat
7
Q
________ speed up a reaction
A
Catalysts
8
Q
________ slow down a reaction
A
Inhibitors
9
Q
–> means
A
Reacts/Produces/Forms/Yields
10
Q
+ means
A
added to or “plus”
11
Q
(s) means
A
Solid
12
Q
(aq) means
A
Aqueous
13
Q
heat
–>
means
A
Reacts with heat
14
Q
light
–>
means
A
Reacts with light
15
Q
(l) means
A
Liquid