Chemical Reactions Practice Flashcard

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What type of reaction occurs when one element replaces another element in a compound?

Back

Single-replacement reaction.

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What is the term for the substance that is formed in a chemical reaction?

Back

Product.

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Which of the following is NOT a sign of a chemical reaction: A gas is given off, The material dissolves, Heat is released, A color change occurs?

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The material dissolves.

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What are the substances on the right side of the arrow in a chemical equation called?

Back

Products.

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What law does a balanced chemical reaction obey?

Back

Law of Conservation of Matter.

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What is a synthesis reaction?

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A reaction where two or more substances 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 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 a catalyst?

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A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed.

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What is a precipitate?

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A solid that forms and settles out of a liquid mixture during a chemical reaction.