Stoichiometry & Chemical Reactions
8 terms
Calcination
Stoichiometry & Chemical Reactions
°C
The heating of an ore or compound to high temperature in the absence or limited supply of air to drive off volatile matter.
MCO₃ →(Δ) MO + CO₂
Chemical Equation
Stoichiometry & Chemical Reactions
Dimensionless
A symbolic representation of a chemical reaction showing reactants on the left and products on the right.
aA + bB → cC + dD
Combination Reaction
Stoichiometry & Chemical Reactions
Dimensionless
A reaction in which two or more substances unite to form a single product.
A + B → AB
Combustion Analysis
Stoichiometry & Chemical Reactions
g
A technique that determines the empirical formula of an organic compound by burning it completely and weighing the CO₂ and H₂O produced.
C → CO₂, H → H₂O
Combustion Reaction
Stoichiometry & Chemical Reactions
kJ/mol
The rapid exothermic reaction of a substance with oxygen, usually producing heat and light.
CₓH_y + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O
Complete Ionic Equation
Stoichiometry & Chemical Reactions
Dimensionless
An equation showing every soluble strong electrolyte as its separate constituent ions.
Comproportionation Reaction
Stoichiometry & Chemical Reactions
Dimensionless
A redox reaction in which two species of the same element in different oxidation states combine to give a single intermediate state.
A⁺ + A⁻ → 2A
Condensation Reaction
Stoichiometry & Chemical Reactions
Dimensionless
A reaction in which two molecules join with the elimination of a small molecule, usually water.
A–OH + H–B → A–B + H₂O