Chemical Reactions

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What is the term for the number in front of reactants or products in a chemical equation?

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coefficient

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What does the symbol (s) represent in a chemical equation?

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solid substance

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What type of reaction occurs when a compound is reacted and forms two new substances?

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decomposition

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What does the term oxidation describe in terms of electron transfer?

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loss of electrons

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What does a subscript in a chemical formula indicate?

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the number of atoms of each element in a compound

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What is the term for a reaction that involves the combination of two or more substances to form a new compound?

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synthesis

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What is the term for a reaction that involves the exchange of ions between two compounds?

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double replacement

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What is the term for a reaction that releases energy in the form of heat or light?

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exothermic reaction

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What is the term for a reaction that absorbs energy from its surroundings?

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endothermic reaction

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What is the law that states that mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction?

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Law of Conservation of Mass