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Unit 2.2 Vocabulary
Unit 2.2- Chemical Reactions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | the smallest part of a substance that cannot be broken down chemically |
| Molecule | two or more atoms connected by chemical bonds, SAME or DIFFERENT (compound) |
| Chemical Reaction | A process where substances interact to form new substances with different properties. |
| Reactants | The starting substances in a chemical reaction, which are changed during the reaction. |
| Products | The new substances formed as a result of a chemical reaction. |
| Mass | A measurement that refers to the amount of matter that makes up an object. |
| Conservation of Mass | A principle stating that mass remains the same before and after a chemical reaction; atoms are only rearranged, not created or destroyed. |
| Properties | Characteristics or traits of a substance, like color, smell, melting point, and reactivity, which can change in a chemical reaction. |
| Evidence of a Chemical Change | Observations that suggest a chemical reaction has occurred, such as color change, temperature change, gas production, or the formation of a solid (precipitate). |
| Energy | The ability to do work or cause change; can be absorbed or released during a chemical reaction. |
| Endothermic Reaction | A type of chemical reaction that absorbs energy, often making the surroundings feel cooler. |
| Exothermic Reaction | A type of chemical reaction that releases energy, often making the surroundings feel warmer. |
| Thermal Energy | Energy related to temperature; can be absorbed or released in chemical reactions. |
| Model | A visual or physical representation of a scientific concept, such as a diagram showing how atoms rearrange in a reaction. |
| Data | Information gathered from observations, measurements, or tests, used to analyze results and support conclusions. |