Chemical Equations: Vocab Review (Accel)

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What is a Reactant?

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A Reactant is a substance that undergoes a chemical change in a reaction, appearing on the left side of a chemical equation.

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What is a Product?

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A Product is a substance that is formed as a result of a chemical reaction, appearing on the right side of 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 one compound breaks down into two or more simpler products.

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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 reactants combine to form a single product.

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What is a Single Displacement Reaction?

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A Single Displacement Reaction is a type of chemical reaction where one element replaces another element in a compound.

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What is a Double Displacement Reaction?

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A Double Displacement Reaction is a type of chemical reaction where two compounds exchange ions or bonds to form two new compounds.

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What does it mean for a substance to be in a solid state?

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A solid state means the substance has a definite shape and volume, with particles closely packed together.

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What does it mean for a substance to be dissolved in water?

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Dissolved in water means the substance has mixed uniformly with water, forming a solution.

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What does it mean for a substance to be released as a gas?

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Released as a gas means the substance has transitioned from a liquid or solid state into a gaseous state during a chemical reaction.

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What is the significance of balancing a chemical equation?

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Balancing a chemical equation ensures that the number of atoms for each element is the same on both sides of the equation, adhering to the law of conservation of mass.