Chemical Reactions - BasicsC

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What does a catalyst do?

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A catalyst speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

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The law of conservation of energy states that energy CAN or CANNOT be created or destroyed.

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only change forms.

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What type of reaction is characterized by absorbing heat?

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An endothermic reaction is characterized by absorbing heat.

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When the matter in a chemical reaction gets colder, it is called what?

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It is called an endothermic reaction.

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What is the difference between CO and Co?

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CO is the compound carbon monoxide, and Co is the element cobalt.

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What is an exothermic reaction?

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An exothermic reaction is a chemical reaction that releases heat.

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What is a chemical equation?

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A chemical equation is a symbolic representation of a chemical reaction.

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What does the term 'reactants' refer to in a chemical reaction?

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Reactants are the starting substances that undergo a chemical change.

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What are products in a chemical reaction?

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Products are the substances formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

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What is the role of energy in chemical reactions?

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Energy is required to break bonds in reactants and is released when new bonds form in products.