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Science
Question | Answer |
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Binary compounds | Compounds made of only two elements. |
Polyatomic ions | A covalently bonded group of atoms that has a positive or negative charge and acts as a unit. |
Mole | An amount of a substance that. contains approximately 6.02 x 10(23) particles of the substance. |
Exothermic reaction | A chemical reaction that releases energy to its surroundings. |
Endothermic reaction | A chemical reaction that absorbs energy from its surroundings. |
Why are moles used? | So that large amounts of a substance can be talked about with still knowing the amount of molecules. |
When hydrocarbon butane undergoes combustion, what is resulted? | carbon dioxide, H2O, and heat |
Synthesis reaction | A chemical reaction in which two or more substances react to form a single compound. |
Decomposition reaction | A chemical reaction in which a compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances. |
Single replacement reaction | A chemical reaction in which one element takes the place of another element in a compound. |
Double replacement reaction | A chemical reaction in which two compounds exchange positive ions and form new compounds. |
Combustion reaction | A chemical reaction in which a substance reacts rapidly with oxygen, often producing heat and light. |
Covalent bond | A chemical bond in which two atoms share one or more pairs of valence electrons |
Ionic bond | A chemical bond formed between oppositely charged ions |
Ion | An atom or a group of atoms that has a positive or negative charge |