Chemical Reactions Ai Flashcards
(40 cards)
What is a chemical reaction?
A process where substances (reactants) are transformed into different substances (products).
True or False: In a chemical reaction, atoms are created or destroyed.
False
What are the reactants in a chemical equation?
The starting substances that undergo a chemical change.
What is the law of conservation of mass?
Mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.
Fill in the blank: A chemical equation must be ______ to obey the law of conservation of mass.
balanced
What does a catalyst do in a chemical reaction?
It speeds up the reaction without being consumed.
What is an endothermic reaction?
A reaction that absorbs heat from its surroundings.
What is an exothermic reaction?
A reaction that releases heat to its surroundings.
Which of the following is a sign of a chemical reaction? A) Color change B) Temperature change C) Formation of a gas D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What is a synthesis reaction?
A reaction where two or more substances combine to form a single product.
What is a decomposition reaction?
A reaction where a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler products.
What is a single displacement reaction?
A reaction where one element replaces another in a compound.
What is a double displacement reaction?
A reaction where parts of two compounds switch places to form two new compounds.
True or False: Energy is often released in the form of heat or light during a chemical reaction.
True
What is the role of coefficients in a balanced chemical equation?
They indicate the number of moles of each substance involved in the reaction.
Fill in the blank: A ________ is a substance formed as a result of a chemical reaction.
product
What is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction?
A reaction involving the transfer of electrons between two species.
What is an acid-base reaction?
A reaction that involves the transfer of protons (H+) between acids and bases.
What is the pH scale used for?
To measure the acidity or basicity of a solution.
True or False: A neutral solution has a pH of 7.
True
What is a concentration in terms of solutions?
The amount of solute present in a given volume of solvent.
What is a solute?
The substance that is dissolved in a solution.
What is a solvent?
The substance that dissolves the solute in a solution.
What is the difference between a saturated and an unsaturated solution?
A saturated solution contains the maximum amount of solute at a given temperature, while an unsaturated solution has less.