Chemistry Chapter 8 Review Flashcards

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What is a word equation?

An equation in which the reactants and products in a chemical reaction are represented by words.

What is a formula equation?

An equation in which the reactants and products of the chemical reaction are represented by symbols.

What does a chemical equation represent?

Represents, with symbols and formulas, the identities and relative molecular or molar amounts of the reactants and products in a chemical reaction.

What is a coefficient in a chemical equation?

A small whole number that appears in front of a formula in a chemical equation. Signup and view all the answers

What is a reversible reaction?

A chemical reaction in which the products reform the original reactants. Signup and view all the answers

What is electrolysis?

Decomposition of a substance by an electric current. Signup and view all the answers

What is a precipitate?

A solid that is produced as a result of a chemical reaction in solution and that separates from the solution. Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for a double-replacement reaction?

AX + BY→AY + BX Signup and view all the answers

What occurs in a double-replacement reaction?

Ions of two compounds exchange places in an aqueous solution to form two new compounds. Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for a single-replacement reaction?

A + BX→AX + B Signup and view all the answers

Single-replacement is also known as ________.

replacement reaction Signup and view all the answers

What occurs in a single-replacement reaction?

One element replaces a similar element in a compound. Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for a synthesis reaction?

A + X → AX Signup and view all the answers

Synthesis reaction is also known as _______.

composition Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during a synthesis reaction?

Two or more substances combine to form a new substance. Signup and view all the answers

What is an activity series?

A list of elements organized according to the ease with which the elements undergo certain chemical reactions. Signup and view all the answers

Give four examples that describe the indications that a chemical reaction has occurred.

Heat released, color change, precipitate, production of gas or bubbles. Signup and view all the answers

Balance the equation C₂H₄ + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O.

C₂H₄ + 3O₂ → 2CO₂ + 2H₂O Signup and view all the answers

Combustion happens when you add ______.

oxygen (O₂) Signup and view all the answers

Balance the equation CaCl₂ + KOH → KCl + Ca(OH)₂.

CaCl₂ + 2KOH → 2KCl + Ca(OH)₂ Signup and view all the answers

In a single-replacement reaction always remember to ______ when completing the replacement.

replace similar charge Signup and view all the answers

For the single-replacement reaction use the ______ chart.

activity series Signup and view all the answers

In the activity series chart the most active are located at the ______ of the chart.

top (can replace anything below it) Signup and view all the answers

Name and balance the chemical reaction: Mg + N₂ → Mg₃N₂.

Synthesis, 3Mg + N₂ → Mg₃N₂ Signup and view all the answers

Name and balance the chemical reaction: Co(NO₃)₂ + H₂S → CoS + HNO₃.

Double-replacement, Co(NO₃)₂ + H₂S → CoS + 2HNO₃ Signup and view all the answers

Name and balance the chemical reaction: C₄H₁₀ + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O.

Combustion, 2C₄H₁₀ + 13O₂ → 8CO₂ + 10H₂O Signup and view all the answers

Name and balance the chemical reaction: Cl₂ + NaI → NaCl + I₂.

Single-replacement, Cl₂ + 2NaI → 2NaCl + I₂ Signup and view all the answers

Name and balance the chemical reaction: NaClO₃ → NaCl + O₂.

Decomposition, 2NaClO₃ → 2NaCl + 3O₂ Signup and view all the answers

Using your activity series, balance the equation: I₂ + KF →

No reaction Signup and view all the answers

Using your activity series, balance the equation: Mg + ZnCl₂ →

Mg + ZnCl₂ → Zn + MgCl₂ Signup and view all the answers

Using your activity series, balance the equation: Al + H₂O (l) →

No reaction Signup and view all the answers

Using your activity series, balance the equation: Al + H₂O (s) →

2Al + 3H₂O (s) → Al₂O₃ + 3H₂ Signup and view all the answers

What has iron been replaced by in the following reaction? 2Al(s) + 3Fe(NO₃)₂ (aq) → 3Fe(s) + 2Al(NO₃)₃ (aq)

Aluminum Signup and view all the answers

Of the following chemical equations, the only reaction that is both synthesis and combustion is: C(s) + CO₂.

C(s) + O₂ → CO₂ Signup and view all the answers

Of the following chemical equations, the only reaction that is both combustion and decomposition is: 2H₂O₂(l) → 2H₂O(l) + O₂.

2C₄H₁₀(l) + 13O₂ → 8CO₂(g) + 10H₂O(l) Signup and view all the answers

Balance the following chemical reaction: Ca₃(PO₄)₂ + 3H₂SO₄ → 2H₃PO₄ + 3CaSO₄.

Ca₃(PO₄)₂ + 3H₂SO₄ → 2H₃PO₄ + 3CaSO₄ Signup and view all the answers

Balance the following chemical reaction: Ca + 2H₂O → Ca(OH)₂ + H₂.

Ca + 2H₂O → Ca(OH)₂ + H₂ Signup and view all the answers

Balance the following chemical reaction: 2ZnS + 3O₂ → 2ZnO + 2SO₂.

2ZnS + 3O₂ → 2ZnO + 2SO₂ Signup and view all the answers

Balance the following equations: 2H₂ + O₂ → H₂O.

2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O Signup and view all the answers

Balance the following equations: S₈ + O₂ → SO₃.

S₈ + 12O₂ → 8SO₃ Signup and view all the answers

Balance the following equations: C₇H₆O₂ + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O.

2C₇H₆O₂ + 2O₂ → 14CO₂ + 6H₂O Signup and view all the answers

Balance the following equations: C₂H₂ + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O.

2C₂H₂ + 5O₂ → 4CO₂ + 2H₂O Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chemical Equations and Reactions

Word Equation: Represents reactants and products using words.
Formula Equation: Uses chemical symbols for reactants and products.
Chemical Equation: Displays reactants and products with symbols and molecular amounts, indicating their identities.
Coefficient: A small whole number before a formula, indicating the amount of a reactant or product.

Types of Reactions

Reversible Reaction: Products can reform into original reactants.
Electrolysis: Decomposition caused by an electric current.
Precipitate: A solid formed in a solution during a chemical reaction.

Reaction Types Definitions

Double-Replacement Reaction: Ions in two compounds exchange places, forming two new compounds (AX + BY → AY + BX).
Single-Replacement Reaction: An element replaces a similar element in a compound (A + BX → AX + B).
Synthesis Reaction: Two or more substances combine to form a new compound (A + X → AX).
Combustion Reaction: A substance combines with oxygen, producing heat and light (e.g., 2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O).

Indicators of Chemical Reactions

Heat release
Color change
Formation of a precipitate
Production of gas or bubbles

Balancing Chemical Equations

C₂H₄ + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O balanced to C₂H₄ + 3O₂ → 2CO₂ + 2H₂O.
Balancing must preserve the number of atoms on both sides.

Activity Series

A list ranking elements based on their reactivity, with more active elements at the top.
Used to predict reactions in single-replacement reactions.

Examples of Balanced Reactions

Synthesis: 3Mg + N₂ → Mg₃N₂.
Double-Replacement: Co(NO₃)₂ + H₂S → CoS + 2HNO₃.
Decomposition: 2NaClO₃ → 2NaCl + 3O₂.
Combustion: 2C₄H₁₀ + 13O₂ → 8CO₂ + 10H₂O.

Specialized Reactions

Single-Replacement Reaction: Chlorine replaces iodine in 2NaI to form 2NaCl.
Combustion and Decomposition: Combustion of hydrocarbons like in 2C₄H₁₀ + 13O₂ → 8CO₂ + 10H₂O demonstrates both processes.

Notable Chemical Transformations

Sulfuric Acid in Phosphoric Acid Production: Ca₃(PO₄)₂ + 3H₂SO₄ → 2H₃PO₄ + 3CaSO₄.
Calcium Metal Reaction with Water: Ca + 2H₂O → Ca(OH)₂ + H₂.
Zinc Oxide Production: 2ZnS + 3O₂ → 2ZnO + 2SO₂.

Balancing Additional Equations

H₂ + O₂ → H₂O balanced to 2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O.
S₈ + O₂ → SO₃ balanced to S₈ + 12O₂ → 8SO₃.
C₂H₂ + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O balanced to 2C₂H₂ + 5O₂ → 4CO₂ + 2H₂O.

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