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Chapter 24
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9th Grade
01/29/2017

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Synthesis
Definition
Two or more substances combine to form another substance.
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Decomposition
Definition
One substance breaks down, or decomposes, into two or more substances.
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Single Displacement
Definition
One element replaces another element in a compound.
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Combustion
Definition
Occurs when a substance reacts with oxygen to produce energy in the form of heat and light.
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Double Displacement
Definition
Positive ion of one compound replaces positive ion of other to form two new compounds.
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Precipitate
Definition
Insoluble compound that comes out of solution during double displacement reactions.
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All Chemical Reactions...
Definition
Release or Absorb energy.
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During Reaction...
Definition
Bonds are broken and new bond forms.
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Breaking bonds...
Definition
Take energy.
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Forming bonds...
Definition
Produces energy.
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Exergonic Reactions
Definition
Less energy is required to break original bonds than is released when new bonds form.
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Exothermic Reactions
Definition
Energy given off as heat.
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Endergonic Reactions
Definition
Chemical reaction requires more energy to break bonds than is released when new bonds are formed.
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Endothermic reaction
Definition
Energy needed in the form of heat.
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Catalyst
Definition
Substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being permanently changed itself.
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Inhibitors
Definition
Used to combine with one of the substances and prevents it from undergoing the original reaction.
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