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Chemical Reactions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Chemical Symbol | The letters in a chemical formula, an abbreviation for a element. Ex: H,O NA, CL |
| Chemical Formula | Symbols that show the elements and the ratio of the atoms in a molecule or compound |
| Chemical Equation | An easy way to show a chemical reaction by using symbols and an arrow |
| Product | A substance formed as a result of a chemical reaction |
| Reactant | A substance that enters into a chemical reaction |
| Synthesis reaction | Atoms combining in a reaction |
| Decomposing reaction | Atoms separating in a reaction |
| Replacement reaction | Atoms switching places in a reaction |