Chemical reactions Flashcards
(8 cards)
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Chemical reaction
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Process in which atoms are rearranged to produce new substances
2
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Chemical equation
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An expression to show the relationship between reactants + products
3
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Reatants
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Substances that participate in (start) a chemical reaction
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Product
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Substances that are formed in a chemical reaction
5
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Law of conservation of mass
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Matter cannot be created or destroyed
6
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Coefficient
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Number in front of a chemical formula can change to balance of an equation
7
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Exothermic reaction
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Chemical reaction with an output of energy
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Endothermic reaction
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Chemical reaction within input of energy