5 Questions
What is the primary focus of a chemical reaction?
Change in the positions of electrons
What are the initial substances involved in a chemical reaction called?
Reactants or reagents
Which type of chemistry involves the chemical reactions of unstable and radioactive elements?
Nuclear chemistry
What do chemical reactions yield?
One or more products with different properties
What are elementary reactions in a chemical reaction?
Individual sub-steps of a reaction
Study Notes
Chemical Reactions
- The primary focus of a chemical reaction is the transformation of one or more substances into new substances.
Reactants and Products
- The initial substances involved in a chemical reaction are called reactants.
- Chemical reactions yield products, which are the resulting substances formed during the reaction.
Branches of Chemistry
- Radiochemistry involves the chemical reactions of unstable and radioactive elements.
Reaction Mechanisms
- Elementary reactions are the simplest steps in a chemical reaction, representing a single reaction event.
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