Amplify Chemical Reactions

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What is a reactant?

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A starting substance that is part of a chemical reaction.

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What is a product?

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An ending substance that is made during a chemical reaction.

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What is a physical property?

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Something that can be observed about a substance, such as color, smell, or boiling point.

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Will the properties of two different samples likely be the same or different?

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The properties will likely be different.

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

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

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What is an inhibitor in a chemical reaction?

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An inhibitor slows down or prevents a chemical reaction.

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What is the difference between a reactant and a product?

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A reactant is a starting substance, while a product is an ending substance made during the reaction.

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Can physical properties change during a chemical reaction?

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Yes, physical properties can change as substances are transformed into different products.

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What is an example of a physical property?

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Color, smell, boiling point, and melting point are examples of physical properties.

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What happens to the properties of substances during a chemical reaction?

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The properties of substances typically change as they are transformed into new products.