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IPC Unit 3
IPC Unit 3 Chemical Reactions Vocabulary
| Definition | Term |
|---|---|
| the rearrangement of atoms to form new substances with different properties | chemical reaction |
| takes place when a chemical reaction occurs on a metal's surface while oxygen is present; electrons move from the metal to the oxygen molecules, creating a metal-oxide surface and producing heat and light | oxidation of metal |
| the compound/elements that are present before a chemical reaction | reactant |
| a substance that neutralized a base to form water; has a pH less than 7 | acid |
| the compound/elements that are present after a chemical reaction | product |
| elements found on the left side of the Periodic Table and have properties such as shiny, malleable, and good conductors of heat and electricity | metal |
| a substance that neutralizes acid to form water; has a pH above 7 | base |