| A | B |
|---|
| synthesis reaction | combines two or more substances |
| deompostion reaction | a single compound is broken down into smaller parts |
| single-displacement reaction | one element takes the place of another in a compound |
| double-displacement reaction | two compounds exchange ions |
| exothermic reaction | energy is released; temperature increases |
| endothermic reaction | energy is gained; temperature decreases |
| activation energy | smallest amount of energy needed to start a reaction |
| inhibitor | slows down a reaction |
| catalyst | speeds up a reaction |
