Chemical Reactions Review

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A process in which substances (reactants) undergo a transformation to form new substances (products).

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What is a redox reaction?

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A type of chemical reaction that involves the transfer of electrons between two species, resulting in changes in oxidation states.

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What does oxidation mean in a chemical reaction?

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The process of losing electrons, resulting in an increase in oxidation number.

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What does reduction mean in a chemical reaction?

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The process of gaining electrons, resulting in a decrease in oxidation number.

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What is a precipitation reaction?

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A reaction that occurs when two aqueous solutions combine to form an insoluble solid (precipitate).

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What is a neutralization reaction?

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A chemical reaction between an acid and a base that produces water and a salt.

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What is the significance of (s) in a chemical equation?

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It indicates that the substance is a solid.

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What is the significance of (aq) in a chemical equation?

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It indicates that the substance is dissolved in water (aqueous solution).

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What are the products of the reaction between lithium and water?

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Lithium hydroxide (LiOH) and hydrogen gas (H2).

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What is the general outcome of a neutralization reaction?

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The formation of water and a salt.