Chemical reaction pre flashcard

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What is a double replacement reaction?

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

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What is the chemical formula for potassium chlorate?

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KClO3, which contains 1 potassium (K), 1 chlorine (Cl), and 3 oxygen (O) atoms.

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What is a single replacement reaction?

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A type of chemical reaction where one element replaces another element in a compound.

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What occurs during a chemical reaction?

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Atoms are rearranged to form new substances.

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What is a balanced chemical equation?

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An equation where the number of atoms for each element is the same on both sides of the reaction.

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What is a synthesis reaction?

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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 a decomposition reaction?

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A type of chemical reaction where a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler products.

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What is combustion?

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A chemical reaction that occurs when a substance combines with oxygen, releasing energy in the form of light or heat.

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What does it mean for a chemical equation to be unbalanced?

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It means that the number of atoms of each element is not the same on both sides of the equation.

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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; it is conserved.