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Chemical Reactions
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6th Grade
01/23/2008

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Term
Element
Definition
An element is matter that cannot be divided into smaller particles and retain its properties.
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can elements be seperated?
Definition

No, elements cannot be separated into simpler substances by physical or chemical means.

Term
explain an element.
Definition
Each element contains only one type of atom. The atoms of each element are different from the atoms of all other elements. All elements of one particular element are the same. for example- all carbon atoms are the same but they are different from the atoms of all other elements.
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Finish the sentance: Elements include substances such as.....

Definition

Elements include substances such as iron, helium, copper, silicon, carbon, and uranium.

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does each element have its own set of properties?

Definition
Each element has its own set of properties.
Term
What is a compound?
Definition
compounds are substances in which 2 or more elements are held together by chemical bonds.
Term

how does a chemical reaction take place?

Definition

when substances combine and form a new stubstance, a chemical reaction has taken place

Term
what is a reactant?
Definition
The substances the undergo the chemical change are called reactants
Term

what is a product?

Definition
The new substance that is fromed is called the product.
Term
when does a chemical reaction take place?
Definition
A chemical reaction takes place only when a new substance is formed.
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what are some examples of chemical reactions?
Definition
Wood burning, food cooking, grass growing, and cars rusting are all examples of chemical reaction.
Term
Out of the roughly different elements, only about             are                  .
Definition
Out of the roughly different elements, only about half are common
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what can elements do? explain.
Definition
These elements,however, can combine in many ways, forming many different compounds. These compounds can react to form thousands of products.
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what are other ways a chemical reaction can occur?
Definition
A chemical reaction also occurs when a single substance breaks apart into two new substances. a third type of chemical reaction occurs when one element replaces another element in a compound.
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i cant come up with a question for this so just flip the card over.

Definition
When a chemical change is occured, we say there was a chemical reaction. Burning is always a chemical change.
Term
what must happen in order to break apart a compound?
Definition
In order to break apart a compound, it is necessary to have a chemical change.Mixtures,however, can be separated by physical changes.
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explain what happens when the new substances are produced.
Definition
The new substances produced by a chemical change have their own set of properties. These properties are different from those of the original substances that reacted, since those substances are no longer present as seperate subsatances/
Term
what is the symbol for sodium?
Definition
Na is the symbol for sodium.
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what is the symbol for chlorine?
Definition
Cl is the symbol for chlorine.
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What is the symbol for sodium chlorine?
Definition
NaCl is the symbol for sodium chlorine.
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what happens when sodium and chlorine combline in a chemical reaction?
Definition
When sodium and chlorine combine in a chemical reaction, they produce sodium chlorine known as table salt.
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what happens during a chemical reaction?
Definition
During a chemical reaction, the atoms are rearranged to form new substances. This means breaking the chemical bonds that exist and forming new bonds.
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what is always needed to start the chemical reaction?
Definition
Energy is always needed to start the chemical reaction.
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Many chemical changes must be started b the addition of          , in the form of heat,              , or                  .
Definition
Many chemical changes must be startedby the addition of energy, in the form of heat, light, or electricity.
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what is a exergonic reaction?
Definition
an exergonic reaction is energy required to break bonds is less than the energy released from new bonds; energy given off is usually light.
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what is an endergonic reaction?
Definition
an endergonic reation is more energy is required to break bonds than to form new ones; needs energy for the reaction to occur.
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what is an endothermic reaction?
Definition
an endothermic reaction is if energy needed heat, the reaction is endothermic.
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what is a catalyst?
Definition
a catalyst speeds up a chemical reaction without itself being permanantly damaged.
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what is an inhibitor?
Definition
an inhibitor prevents or slows a chemical reaction or interferes with a catalyst's reaction.
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decide if each substance is a compound or an element:

  1. sugar
  2. hydrogen
  3. copper
  4. carbon
  5. rust
  6. oxygen
  7. salt
  8. water
  9. iron sulfide

 

Definition
  1. sugar- compound
  2. hydrogen- element
  3. copper- element
  4. carbon- element
  5. rust- compound
  6. oxygen- element
  7. salt- compound
  8. water- compound
  9. iron sulfide- compound
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