The Language of ChemistsWe've already learned how and why elements combine to form different compounds. Now it's time to move on to bigger and better things. Let's learn about how to describe what...

Synthesis reactions are also known as combination reactions. The word "combination" is a hint about how the reactions proceed. Materials combine to form a new product. The most basic general form i...

Pardon Me While I DecomposeWe all have a pretty good idea of what decomposition means. Seriously, how many CSI or Law and Order type shows are there now? They talk about decomposition all the time....

We've Displaced Our BrainsA single displacement reaction is exactly how to sounds, one element in a compound is displaced and replaced by a different element. There are several types of single disp...

We Have a Burning Desire to CombustCombustion reactions are an extremely important class of chemical reactions. These reactions are vital to our everyday lives. Do you drive around in a gas-fueled...

Chemical Equations1. In a chemical equation, the "+" symbol means:A. is added toB. is heated withC. is reacted withD. plusE. none of the above2. The law of conservation of mass states that:A. matte...