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Chemical Reactions and Energy
Notes taken on Chemical reactions and energy in honors biology
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Biology
9th Grade
11/09/2011

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What happens to bonds in all chemical reactions?
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they are broken and formed
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When is energy released in chemical reactions?
Definition
when larger molecules are broken up into smaller molecules
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When is energy stored in chemical reactions?
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When smaller molecules are combined to make larger ones
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What does energy come out as when it is released?
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electrical energy and heat
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What is another name for reactant?
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substrate
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What are the end, or resulting materials in a chemical reaction called?
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products
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Which side of the equation are the reactants shown on?
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the left side
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Define exergonic reaction
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a reaction that involves a net release of free energy
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define endergonic reaction
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a reaction that involves a net absorbtion of free energy
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define catalysts
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chemical substances that reduce the amount of activation energy needed for a reaction
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define enzymes
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an important class of catalysts in living things
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define redox reaction
Definition
reactions where electrons are transferred between atoms
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define oxidation reaction
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a reaction where the reactant loses one or more electrons, becoming positive charged
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define reduction reaction
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a reaction where the reactant gains one or more electrons, becoming negative charged
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How do vitamins help enzymes function?
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They bond temporarily with the substrate to help the enzyme work faster
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What are vitamins that help enzymes called?
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coenzymes
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define free energy
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the energy in the system that is available for work
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define activation energy
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the energy needed to start a reaction
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Which side of a chemical reaction is the product(s)?
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the right
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What role do catalysts play in chemical reactions?
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they reduce the amount of energy needed for a reaction
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What does a 2-direction arrow indicate in a chemical reaction?
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that the equation is reversible
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What does EA mean?
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Activation energy
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Does hydrolysis release or store energy?
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release
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Does condensation synthesis store or release energy?
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Stores energy
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