Chemical Reactions Flashcards
(11 cards)
What occurs when elements or compounds have their bonds re-arranged
Chemical Reaction
How many types of chemical reactions are there
Four
1st type of chemical reactions something new is made from existing compounds or elements. A+B —–>AB
Synthesis
2nd type of chemical reaction, an existing compound is broken down into its component parts. Ab—-A+b
Decomposition
3rd chemical reaction, one part of an existing compound is replaced by something else Ab + c ——>Ac +b
Single replacement action
4th chemical reaction, the parts of two existing compounds switch partners
Ab +CD —->AD + CB
Double replacement
A mathematical representation of a chemical reaction
Chemical equation
Chemical equation has two parts, what are they
- Reagents are what exists before the reaction takes place
2. Products are what exists after the reaction takes place
The law of conservation of _____________________ can neither be created nor destroyed. It can only be ____________________.
Matter, transferred
Give an example of the law of conservation of matter
6 people in a row boat can change seats but nobody disappears or appears
True or False . We can and must balance any chemical equation
True