Ch. 6: Observing Chemical Reactions Vocab

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Chemical process called burning; hydrocarbon + oxygen = CO2 + water; produces heat & light.

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combustion

Front

When you ____ something, you prevent it from being destroyed or lost.

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conserve

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Type of reaction that can revert to original reactants.

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reversible

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The part of a chemical reaction that initiates the process & is transformed is called a _______.

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reactant

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A chemical ____ shows the parts of a compound.

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formula

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Chemical reaction that breaks down a complex compound into simpler products.

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decomposition

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A chemical _____ shows how atoms are joined in a compound.

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bond

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This reaction requires heat, feeling cool to the touch.

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endothermic

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Main idea: When materials interact to create a new product. Types: synthesis, decomposition, replacement, combustion.

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reaction

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A shorthand way to sum up a chemical reaction is a chemical _____.

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equation