Unit 5 Final Exam Flashcardizz Review

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What is a Decomposition Reaction?

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A chemical reaction where a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler products.

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What does the arrow in a chemical equation represent?

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The arrow indicates the direction of the reaction, showing the reactants transforming into products.

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How can you tell if a chemical equation is balanced?

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A chemical equation is balanced when the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation.

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What is an element?

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A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means, such as carbon (C) or oxygen (O2).

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What is a reactant?

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A substance that is present at the start of a chemical reaction and is consumed during the reaction.

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What is a product?

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A substance that is formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

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What is a Synthesis Reaction?

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A type of chemical reaction where two or more simple substances combine to form a more complex product.

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What is a Single Displacement Reaction?

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

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What is the Law of Conservation of Mass?

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In a chemical reaction, mass is neither created nor destroyed; the total mass of reactants equals the total mass of products.