Unit 8 Equations & Reactions

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What is an Electrolyte?

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A substance that gives out ions when dissolved in water, which are able to conduct electricity.

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What are the products of the Double Replacement reaction: AgNO3 + KCl?

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AgCl + KNO3.

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What is a substance that conducts an electrical current when dissolved in water?

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Electrolyte.

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What are spectator ions in a chemical reaction?

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Ions that do not participate in the reaction and remain unchanged.

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What are the products of the reaction: Zn(s) + H2SO4(aq)?

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ZnSO4 + H2.

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Define a Double Replacement reaction.

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A reaction where two compounds exchange ions to form two new compounds.

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What is the role of spectator ions in a reaction?

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They help balance the charge but do not participate in the actual chemical change.

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What is the definition of a catalyst?

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A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed.

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What is a metalloid?

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An element that has properties of both metals and nonmetals.

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What is a nonelectrolyte?

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A substance that does not dissociate into ions in solution and does not conduct electricity.