Chemical Reactions

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A process where reactants are transformed into products through the breaking and forming of chemical bonds.

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What are reactants in a chemical reaction?

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Substances that undergo change during a chemical reaction; they are the starting materials.

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What is the symbol for a solid substance in a chemical equation?

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(s) - indicates that the substance is in solid form.

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What type of reaction occurs when one element replaces another in a compound?

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Single replacement reaction.

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What is a double replacement reaction?

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A reaction where two compounds exchange ions or bonds to form two new compounds.

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What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?

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A physical change alters the form of a substance without changing its chemical composition, while a chemical change results in the formation of new substances.

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What does the term 'synthesis reaction' refer to?

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A type of chemical reaction where two or more simple substances combine to form a more complex product.

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What is the role of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?

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A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

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What is the law of conservation of mass?

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In a chemical reaction, mass is neither created nor destroyed; the total mass of reactants equals the total mass of products.

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What is an example of a combustion reaction?

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The reaction of a hydrocarbon with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water.