Chemical Reactions Test Study Guide - 2023-24 - CP

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A process where reactants are transformed into products through the breaking and forming of chemical bonds.

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What are the signs of a chemical reaction?

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Color change, temperature change, gas production, and precipitate formation.

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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; it remains constant.

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What is a reactant?

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A substance that undergoes change during a chemical 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 reaction where two or more reactants combine to form a single product.

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What is a decomposition reaction?

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

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What is a single replacement reaction?

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A reaction where one element replaces another in a compound.

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What is a double replacement 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 combustion?

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A reaction that occurs when a substance combines with oxygen, releasing energy in the form of light and heat.