Reaction Types
what is synthesis?
A chemical reaction in which substances reacts to form a new (single) substance.
Define reaction rates
The rate at which reactants change into products over time.
What is an acid?
A compound that produces hydronium ions when dissolved in water.
What is a base?
Any compound that increases the number of hydroxide ions when dissolved in water.
What is an indicator?
A substance that changes color in the presence of an acid or a base.
What is decomposition?
A chemical reaction in which a compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances.
Define equilibrium
A state in which the forward and reverse paths of a change take place at the same rate.
What does it taste like?
salty
Strong bases _____ completely
Dissociate
Acids create_______
Electrolytes
What is combustion?
A chemical reaction in which a substance reacts rapidly with oxygen.
Define suspension
A heterogeneous mixture that separates into layers over time.
Strong acids ionize ______ within the solution
Completely
Weak bases produce _____ from water
NH4
Buffers- a solution that is ______ to large changes in pH
Resistant
What is single replacement?
A chemical reaction in which one element takes the place of conductor element in a compound.
Define colloid
A mixture that contains some particles that are intermediate in size between the small particles in a colloid and the larger particles in a suspension.
Weak acids _____ ionize completely
Do not
What does does it taste like?
Bitter
what is the process of carefully adding measured amount of one solution to another solution?
Titration
What is double replacement?
A chemical reaction in which two compounds exchange positive ions and form two new compounds.
Define solutions
A homogenous mixture that forms when substances dissolve.
Name 3 uses for acids
Skin care, hair dye, digestion
Name 3 uses for bases
Deodarant, plaster, soap production
How many years is Carbon-14?
5,753