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Jonata Science
Jonata 8th Grade Chapter 15 Section 2 and 3
| definition | term |
|---|---|
| a reaction on which two or more substances combine to form a single compound | synthesis reaction |
| a reaction in which a single compound breaks down to form two or more simpler substances | decomposition reaction |
| a reaction in which an element takes the place of an element in a compound | single-replacement reaction |
| a reaction in which ions in two compounds switch places | double replacement reaction |
| the term used to describe a change in which energy is released or removed | exothermic |
| the term used to describe a change in which energy is absorbed | endothermic |
| the law that states that energy needed for substances is neither created nor destroyed | law of conservation of energy |
| the minimum amount of energy needed for substances to react | activation energy |
| a substance that speeds up a reaction without being permanently changed | catalyst |
| a substance that slows down or stops a chemical reaction | inhibitor |