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7Sci CH18
7th Science CH18 Chemical Reactions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| catalyst | substance that speeds up a chemical reaction |
| chemical reaction | process in which substances are changed into other substances; involves changes in energy, which may be absorbed or released |
| endothermic reaction | chemical reaction in which energy is absorbed as the reaction continues |
| exothermic reaction | chemical reaction in which energy is released |
| inhibitor | substance that slows down a chemical reaction |
| product | the new substance formed by any chemical reaction |
| reactant | substances you start with in any chemical reaction |