Chemical Reactions Review Flashcardizz

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What is a clue that a chemical reaction has taken place?

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Production of heat or light.

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In a balanced chemical equation, what must be true about the number of atoms of each element?

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They must be equal on both sides.

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What does the peak of the energy diagram represent in a chemical reaction?

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Activation energy.

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Which factors can affect enzyme activity?

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pH and temperature.

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What is the specific region of an enzyme where a substrate binds called?

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Active site.

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A process that involves the transformation of one or more substances into different substances.

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What is the law of conservation of mass?

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In a chemical reaction, mass is neither created nor destroyed.

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What is an exothermic reaction?

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A reaction that releases energy in the form of heat or light.

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What is an endothermic reaction?

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A reaction that absorbs energy from its surroundings.

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What is activation energy?

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The minimum energy required for a chemical reaction to occur.