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Term
Combustion
Definition
when oxygen combines with another compound to form water and carbon dioxide. These reactions are exothermic, meaning they produce heat. An example of this kind of reaction is the burning of napthalene:
Term
Synthesis
Definition
when two or more simple compounds combine to form a more complicated one. These reactions come in the general form of: A + B ---> AB
Term
Decomposition
Definition
opposite of a synthesis reaction - a complex molecule breaks down to make simpler ones. These reactions come in the general form: AB ---> A + B
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Single Displacement
Definition
This is when one element trades places with another element in a compound. These reactions come in the general form of: A + BC ---> AC + B
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Double Displacement
Definition
This is when the anions and cations of two different molecules switch places, forming two entirely different compounds. These reactions are in the general form: AB + CD ---> AD + CB
Term
Acid-base
Definition
This is a special kind of double displacement reaction that takes place when an acid and base react with each other. The H+ ion in the acid reacts with the OH- ion in the base, causing the formation of water. Generally, the product of this reaction is some ionic salt and water: HA + BOH ---> H2O + BA
Term
Valence
Definition
Atoms want to have ________ electrons in their outer shell so that it will be stable
Term
Octet
Definition
This is called the __________________ rule (octet means a group of 8 things).
Term
1
Definition
Sodium wants to lose ________ electron, so that it will have 8 electrons in the new outer shell.
Term
2
Definition
Magnesium wants to lose ________ electrons so that it will have 8 electrons in the outer shell
Term
Ionic Bonding
Definition
the valence electrons are completelytransferred from one atom to the other atom.
Ionic bonds occur between metals and nonmetals
when there is a large difference in electronegativity.
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Covalent Bonding
Definition
the valence electrons are
shared as pairs between the bonded atoms. Covalent bonding occurs between non-metals.
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Metallic Bonding
Definition
the valence electrons are
shared among all of the atoms of the substance.
Metallic bonding occurs when metals bond to either
themselves or mixed with other metals in alloys.
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