Chemical Reactions and Compounds

These flashcards cover key terminology and definitions related to chemical reactions, specifically focusing on various types of compounds and their interactions.

metal oxide

A compound formed by the reaction of a metal with oxygen.

metal chloride

A compound formed from the reaction between a metal and chlorine.

Oxygen

A non-metallic element that combines with metals and non-metals to form oxides.

hydrated salt

A salt that contains water in its crystalline structure.

anhydrous salt

A salt that does not have any water molecules associated with it.

ternary acid (oxoacid)

An acid that contains three different elements, one of which is hydrogen.

metal carbonate

A compound composed of a metal cation and a carbonate anion.

metal hydroxide (base)

A compound that contains a metal cation and the hydroxide anion.

non-metal oxide

A compound formed by the combination of a non-metal with oxygen.

polyatomic salt

A salt that consists of more than one type of atom in its anion.

non-metal

An element that lacks the characteristics of a metal.

salt (ionic compound)

A chemical compound consisting of ions held together by ionic bonds.

metal

An element that is a good conductor of heat and electricity, generally malleable and ductile.

carbon dioxide

A colorless gas produced by the combustion of carbon, consisting of one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms.

metal oxide + carbon dioxide

A combination that leads to the formation of a metal carbonate.