IPC - Chapter 24 Review

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According to the law of conservation of mass, the mass of the products is __________ the mass of the reactants.

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equal to

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What speeds up a chemical reaction without being permanently changed?

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catalyst

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If a reaction starts with 20g of reactants, it should produce __________.

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a total of 20g of product

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What is a chemical reaction in which 2 or more substances combine to form another substance called?

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synthesis

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What type of reaction is represented by the equation 2NO2 --> N2 + 2O2?

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Decomposition

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Define 'reactant' in a chemical reaction.

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A substance that undergoes change during a chemical reaction.

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What is a 'product' in a chemical reaction?

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A substance that is formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

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What is the role of a 'coefficient' in a chemical equation?

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It indicates the number of molecules or moles of a substance involved in the reaction.

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What is the difference between a 'synthesis' reaction and a 'decomposition' reaction?

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A synthesis reaction combines substances to form a new compound, while a decomposition reaction breaks down a compound into simpler substances.

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What is an 'inhibitor' in the context of chemical reactions?

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A substance that slows down or prevents a chemical reaction.