Rates of Reactions and Acids and Bases

Flashcards about Rates of Reactions and Acids and Bases

Energy is given off in these types of reactions.

Exothermic Reaction

Energy is used in this type of reaction.

Endothermic Reaction

Energy is neither created nor destroyed.

Law of Conservation of Energy

The energy needed for a reaction to occur.

Activation Energy

A substance that slows down a chemical reaction.

Inhibitor

A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction.

Catalyst

A compound that increases the number of hydronium ions in solution.

Acid

A substance used to show whether a substance is an acid or a base.

Indicator

A compound that increases the number of hydroxide ions in solution.

Base

A reaction between an acid and a base.

Neutralization Reaction

A measure of hydronium ion concentration in a solution.

pH

An ionic compound formed in a neutralization reaction.

Salt