Chapter 20 How Chemicals React
Chemical Reactions are Represented by Chemical Equations Reactants Products Law of mass conservation- matter is neither created nor destroyed.
Balancing Chemical equations
Chemical Reactions Can Be Slow or Fast The reaction rate is how fast a reaction takes.
Activation Energy Activation energy- the minimum energy required to start a reaction.
Catalysts A catalyst is a substance that speeds up a reaction.
Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions Exothermic reactions – Release energy ( fire explosions) Endothermic reactions- absorb energy ( cold compress)