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Chemical Reactions
Term | Definition |
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Chemical Symbol | The letters in a chemical formula, an abbreviation for a element. Ex: H,O NA, CL |
Chemical Formula | Symbols that show the elements and the ratio of the atoms in a molecule or compound |
Chemical Equation | An easy way to show a chemical reaction by using symbols and an arrow |
Product | A substance formed as a result of a chemical reaction |
Reactant | A substance that enters into a chemical reaction |
Synthesis reaction | Atoms combining in a reaction |
Decomposing reaction | Atoms separating in a reaction |
Replacement reaction | Atoms switching places in a reaction |