Chemical Change Flashcards

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Chemical Bond

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The force that holds together atoms that attach to other atoms.

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Chemical Change

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I produce new substances with chemical properties that are different from those of the original elements.  What am I?

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Chemical Equation

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Letters and numbers that represent the amounts of reactants and products involved in a chemical change.  

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Endothermic Reaction

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A chemical reaction that absorbs energy from its surroundings.

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Exothermic Reaction

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A chemical reaction that releases energy by light or heat.

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Product

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The new substances that is produced after the chemical change.

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Reactant

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Substances present before the chemical change occurs.

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Decomposition Reaction

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A type of chemical reaction where a complex compound breaks down into two or more simpler compounds. (Soda)

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Synthesis Reaction

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The type of chemical reaction where two simple elements are combined to make a more complex compound.