PS Ch 7 Flashcard

Front

What are the big/regular sized numbers in a chemical formula called?

Back

Coefficients

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In a chemical reaction at equilibrium, what occurs?

Back

Forward and reverse reactions occur at the same rate.

Front

What type of reaction is represented by the equation A + BC ---> B + AC?

Back

Single replacement

Front

What are the substances that undergo change in a chemical reaction called?

Back

Reactants

Front

In the equation NaHCO3 + HCl ---> NaCl + H2O + CO2, what are the reactants?

Back

NaHCO3 and HCl

Front

What is the term for the substances formed as a result of a chemical reaction?

Back

Products

Front

What is the role of coefficients in a chemical equation?

Back

They indicate the number of molecules or moles of a substance involved in the reaction.

Front

What does it mean for a reaction to be at equilibrium?

Back

The rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal.

Front

What is a synthesis reaction?

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A reaction where two or more substances combine to form a single product.

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What is a decomposition reaction?

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