Unit 3 IPC Review

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What is a balanced chemical equation?

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A balanced chemical equation has the same number of each type of atom on both sides of the equation, indicating that mass is conserved during the reaction.

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What is the general formula for a double replacement reaction?

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AB + CD -> CB + AD, where two compounds exchange ions.

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Decomposition, as a single compound breaks down into two or more products.

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What is combustion in terms of chemical reactions?

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Combustion is a reaction where a substance combines with oxygen to produce heat and light, typically forming carbon dioxide and water.

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What is nuclear fusion?

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Nuclear fusion is the process where two or more atomic nuclei combine to form a larger nucleus, releasing energy.

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What is the difference between fission and fusion?

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Fission is the splitting of a large nucleus into smaller nuclei, while fusion is the combining of small nuclei to form a larger nucleus.

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What is a single replacement reaction?

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A single replacement reaction is a chemical reaction where one element replaces another in a compound, represented as A + BC -> AC + B.

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What is a combination reaction?

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A combination reaction is a chemical reaction where two or more substances combine to form a single product, represented as A + B -> AB.

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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; the total mass of reactants equals the total mass of products.

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What is the role of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?

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A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.