Science - Chemistry 1 Flashcards
Formatting of a formula?
If there is more than one atom of each element, the number is always written after the symbol.
can a physical state change of an atom?
Yes it can change from solids, liquids and gases
Reactants
A starting material in a chemical reaction
Word Equation
an equation in which the reactants and products in a chemical reaction are represented by words
Chemical Equation
an equation that uses chemical formulas and symbols to show the reactants and products in a chemical reaction
Hydrocarbons
Compounds composed of only carbon and hydrogen
Limewater
Test for carbon dioxide
Hydrogen + Oxygen ->
water
Hydrogen fuel cell
generates electricity by reacting hydrogen with oxygen
Oxidation
A chemical change in which a substance combines with oxygen, as when iron oxidizes, forming rust
metal + oxygen ->
Metal oxide
Conservation of mass
the principle stating that matter is not created or destroyed during a chemical reaction
Incomplete combustion
When a fuel burns in insufficient oxygen, producing carbon monoxide as a product.
Catalytic converter
a device that reduces carbon monoxide emissions from vehicles.
4 main effects of global warming?
Temperature, coastal flooding, rainfall and plants