Understanding Chemical Reactions

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What is a substance?

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A substance is a form of matter that has a fixed composition and distinct properties.

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What are reactants in a chemical equation?

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Reactants are the starting materials in a chemical reaction, written to the left of the arrow in a chemical equation.

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What is a product in a chemical reaction?

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A product is a substance that is formed as a result of a chemical reaction, written to the right of the arrow in a chemical equation.

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What indicates that a chemical reaction has occurred?

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Certain proofs include changes in color, formation of bubbles, and changes in properties of the matter.

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What is the law of conservation of mass?

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The law of conservation of mass states that mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.

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What happens to bonds during a chemical reaction?

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During a chemical reaction, bonds between atoms in reactants break, and new bonds form to create products.

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What is a chemical equation?

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A chemical equation is a symbolic representation of a chemical reaction, showing the reactants and products.

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element is a pure substance made of only one type of atom, while a compound is made of two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded together.

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What is a catalyst?

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A catalyst is a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

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What is a precipitate?

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A precipitate is a solid that forms and settles out of a liquid mixture during a chemical reaction.