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the fragments of molecules that have at least one electron available for bonding
radicals
a reaction that occurs when electrons are transferred from one reactant to another
reduction/oxidation (redox) reaction
a reaction in which a gas, a solid precipitate, or a molecular compound is formed from the apparent exchange of ions between two compounds
double-displacement
a reaction in which atoms of one element take the place of atoms of another element in a compound
single-displacement reaction
a reaction in which a compound and oxygen burn
combustion reaction
the decomposition of a compound by an electric current
electrolysis
a reaction in which one compound breaks into at least two products
decomposition reaction
a reaction of at least two substances that forms a new, more complex compound
synthesis reaction
a reaction in which energy is transferred to the reactants as heat from the surroundings
endothermic reaction
a reaction that transfers energy from the reactants to the surroundings as heat
exothermic reaction
the energy stored within atoms and molecules that can be released when a substance reacts
chemical energy
a substance that is the result of a chemical change
product
a substance that undergoes a chemical change
reactant
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