Chemical Reactions Flashcard

A covalent compound is a chemical compound formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms, typically nonmetals. An example is water (H2O).

A double replacement reaction is a type of chemical reaction where two compounds exchange ions to form two new compounds. An example is the reaction between sodium sulfate and barium chloride.

The position of an element in the periodic table is determined by the number of valence electrons it has.

Lewis Dot Diagrams illustrate the valence electrons of an atom and how they are arranged in chemical bonds.

The products of a combustion reaction are typically water (H2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2).

Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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

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

Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in forming bonds with other atoms.

The law of conservation of mass states that mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction; it is conserved.