IPC - Chapter 24 Review

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What does the symbol (aq) mean in a chemical equation?

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(aq) stands for 'aqueous', meaning the substance is dissolved in water.

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What is a synthesis reaction?

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A synthesis reaction is a type of chemical reaction where two or more substances combine to form a new substance.

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Why is it important to balance chemical equations?

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Chemical equations must be balanced based on the Law of Conservation of Matter, which states that matter cannot be created or destroyed.

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What are reactants in a chemical equation?

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Reactants are the substances present on the left side of the arrow in a chemical equation.

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What is a single-displacement reaction?

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A single-displacement reaction is a type of reaction where one element replaces another element in a compound.

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

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(s) represents a solid state of a substance in a chemical equation.

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What is a decomposition reaction?

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A decomposition reaction is a type of chemical reaction where a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances.

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What are products in a chemical equation?

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Products are the substances formed as a result of a chemical reaction, found on the right side of the arrow.

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What is a double-displacement reaction?

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A double-displacement reaction is a type of reaction where two compounds exchange ions to form two new compounds.

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What does the symbol (g) indicate in a chemical equation?

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(g) indicates that the substance is in a gaseous state.