Compounds & Chemical Reactions

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What principle do chemical equations obey?

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Conservation of mass

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Are particles formed from covalent bonding called ions?

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False

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What is the ratio of potassium atoms to oxygen atoms in K2O?

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2:1

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What is the process called when two or more substances combine to form a more complex substance?

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Synthesis reaction

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Is an enzyme an example of an inhibitor?

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False

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What is a compound?

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A substance formed when two or more elements chemically bond together.

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A process that involves the rearrangement of the molecular or ionic structure of a substance.

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What is the difference between a reactant and a product?

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Reactants are substances that start a chemical reaction, while products are substances formed as a result of the reaction.

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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 covalent bond?

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A chemical bond formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.