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| chemical reaction | a well-defined example of a chemical change |
| reactant | the starting substances in a chemical reaction |
| product | the substances produced in a chemical reaction |
| coefficient | represents the number of units of each substance in a chemical reaction |
| chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) | the compound that contains chlorine, fluorine, and carbon |
| balanced chemical reaction | has the same number of atoms on each side |
| synthesis reaction | two or more substances combine |
| decomposition reaction | a substance breaks down into simpler substances |
| single-displacement reaction | an element replaces another in a compound |
| double-displacement reaction | two ionic compounds react to form a precipitate, water, or a gas |
| precipitate | an insoluble compound formed during a double-displacement reaction |
| exothermic reaction | energy is given off |
| catalyst | speeds up a reaction |
| inhibitor | prevents a reaction |
| endothermic reaction | energy is absorbed |
