Chemical Reactions

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What are substances formed as a result of a chemical reaction called?

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

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What is a number written in front of a chemical formula called?

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A coefficient is a number written in front of a chemical formula to indicate how many molecules are present.

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True or False: An inhibitor decreases the rate of a reaction.

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True. An inhibitor is a substance that slows down or prevents a chemical reaction.

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What type of reaction is represented by the equation FeS + HCl → FeCl2 + H2S?

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This is a replacement reaction, where one element replaces another in a compound.

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What happens to the rate of a reaction when the temperature is increased?

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Increasing the temperature of a reaction will increase the rate of the reaction.

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A chemical reaction is a process that leads to the transformation of one set of chemical substances to another.

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What are reactants?

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Reactants are the starting substances in a chemical reaction that undergo change.

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What is a catalyst?

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A catalyst is 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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The law of conservation of mass states that mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.

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What is a decomposition reaction?

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