Basics of chemical reactions Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What happens during a chemical reaction
A
Substances are transformed into new substances with different chemical properties through the breaking and forming of bonds
2
Q
What distinguishes mixtures from chemical reactions
A
In mixtures substances do not react in chemical reactions substances chemically change
3
Q
What is the law of conservation of mass
A
Mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction; the total number of atoms remains the same on both sides of the equation
