HMSRichardson Unit B2
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
Reactant | a substance that undergoes a chemical reaction, often by combining with another substance. |
Product | A substance that is formed in a chemical reaction. |
Synthesis Reaction | A type of reaction where substances combine to form new substances. |
Decomposition Reaction | A type of reaction where substances break apart into two new substances. |
Single Replacement Reaction | A type of reaction where one element takes the place of another element in a compound. |
Double Replacement Reaction | A type of reaction where two compounds switch places. |
Exothermic Reaction | A chemical reaction in which more energy is given off that is taken in. Often a temperature INCREASE will be measured on a thermometer. |
Endothermic Reaction | A chemical reaction in which more energy is taken in than is given off. Often a temperature DECREASE will be measured on a thermometer. |
Formula | the arrangement of symbols that shows both the kinds and number of atoms in a compound. |
Chemical equation | the arrangement of symbols and formulas used to show what happens during a chemical reaction. |
Evaporation | The change of state from liquid to gas at the surface of a liquid |
Condensation | The change of state from a gas to a liquid |
Solvent | A subtance that dissolves other materials |
Solute | A substance that is dissolved |
Dilute | Describes a solution with a small amount of solute compared to the solvent |
Concentrated | Describes a solution with a large amount of solute compared to the amount of solvent |
Acid | a compound that releases hydrogen ions in water (0-6 on pH scale) |
Base | A compound that releases hydroxide ions when dissolved in water. (8-14 on pH scale) |
pH scale | a set of numbers 0-14 used to measure the strength of acids and bases. |
Indicator | A substance that changes color at a certain range of pH values |
neutralization | A process in which an acid and a base react to produce a salt and water |
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