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Chemical Reactions
Unit 2-Chemical Reactions
Term | Definition |
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chemical equation | a way to describe a chemical reaction using chemical formulas and other symbols |
chemical reaction | a change in which one or more substances is converted into new substances |
coefficient | a number that represents the number of units of each substance taking part in a reaction |
decomposition reaction | occurs when one substance breaks down into two or more substances |
double replacement reaction | the positive ion of one compound replaces the positive ion of another compound to form two new compounds |
Law of Conservation of Mass | the starting mass of all reactants equals the total final mass of all products |
product | new substances that form in a chemical reaction |
reactant | substances that react in a chemical reaction |
single replacement reaction | one element replaces another element in a compound |
subscript | number that indicates the number of atoms in a chemical formula |
synthesis reaction | two or more substances combine to form another substance |
yield sign | a symbol in chemical equations that means forms or produces |
precipitate | an insoluble solid that forms as a result of a chemical reaction |