Stoichiometry & Chemical Reactions
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Calcination
The heating of an ore or compound to high temperature in the absence or limited supply of air to drive off volatile matter.
Stoichiometry & Chemical ReactionsChemical Equation
A symbolic representation of a chemical reaction showing reactants on the left and products on the right.
Stoichiometry & Chemical ReactionsCombination Reaction
A reaction in which two or more substances unite to form a single product.
Stoichiometry & Chemical ReactionsCombustion Analysis
A technique that determines the empirical formula of an organic compound by burning it completely and weighing the CO₂ and H₂O produced.
Stoichiometry & Chemical ReactionsCombustion Reaction
The rapid exothermic reaction of a substance with oxygen, usually producing heat and light.
Stoichiometry & Chemical ReactionsComplete Ionic Equation
An equation showing every soluble strong electrolyte as its separate constituent ions.
Stoichiometry & Chemical ReactionsComproportionation Reaction
A redox reaction in which two species of the same element in different oxidation states combine to give a single intermediate state.
Stoichiometry & Chemical ReactionsCondensation Reaction
A reaction in which two molecules join with the elimination of a small molecule, usually water.