M3 Topic 1 : Chemical Reactions Flashcards
what are the indicators of a chemical change (5)
temperature change emission of light formation of a solid colour change production of gas
what are the types of chemical reaction (6)
synthesis reaction decomposition reaction combustion reaction precipitation reaction acid-base reaction acid carbonate reaction
what happens in a synthesis reaction
two or more simple reactants combine to form a single complex product
what happens in a decomposition reaction
single compound is broken down into two or more products
what types of decomposition reactions are there (3)
thermal decomposition
Electrolysis
photolysis
what is thermal decomposition
the heating of a substance causing it to decompose
what is electrolysis
when electricity is used to cause decomposition
what is photolysis
when light causes decomposition
what is a combustion reaction
a reaction between a fuel and oxygen gas that releases energy
what must be added to activate a combustion reaction
a small amount of energy (activation energy)
what are the products of a combustion reaction
carbon dioxide and water
what are the products of a incomplete combustion reaction
carbon monoxide or carbon and water
what is a precipitation reaction
a chemical reaction between two clear solutions that results in a insoluble compound
which substances are soluble (2)
all nitrate compounds
all group 1 elements
what is an acid-base reaction
a reaction where an acid and base neutralise into a salt and water