General Reactions, Precipitation Reactions, Neutralization Reactions

These flashcards cover important vocabulary related to chemical reactions, specifically focusing on types of reactions and definitions relevant to precipitation and neutralization.

Combination Reaction

A type of reaction that involves the joining of two or more elements or compounds to produce a product with a different composition.

Decomposition Reaction

A reaction that produces two or more products from a single reactant.

Single Replacement Reaction

A replacement reaction where one atom replaces another in a compound, producing a new compound.

Double Replacement Reaction

A reaction where two compounds undergo a 'change in partners' by exchanging atoms.

Precipitation Reaction

Processes in which an insoluble solid called a precipitate forms when reactants are combined in an aqueous solution.

Neutralization Reaction

Processes in which an acid reacts with a base to yield water plus an ionic compound called a salt.

Acids

Substances that when dissolved create H+ ions (hydronium ions).

Bases

Substances that when dissolved create OH- ions (hydroxide ions).

Solubility

The amount of a compound that will dissolve in a given amount of solvent at a specified temperature.

Carbonate Neutralization Reaction

Reactions between an acid and a carbonate or bicarbonate, yielding water, a salt, and carbon dioxide.