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Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

by Alyssa Chavez

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chemical formulas and reaction types
by: Alyssa Chavez
CHEMICAL FORMULA
A chemical formula tells us the number of atoms of each element in a compound
Ionic vs covalent
Covalent bonding involves the sharing of electrons between two or more atoms. Ionic bonds form when two or more ions come together and are held together by charge differences.
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ionic compound
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Ionic compounds are compounds made up of ions that form charged particles when an atom (or group of atoms) gains or loses electrons
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covalent compound
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In a covalent bond, the atoms bond by sharing electrons. Covalent bonds usually occur between nonmetals
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parts of a chemical equation
synthesis
the combination of ideas to form a theory or system
decomposition
A decomposition reaction is a reaction in which a compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances
single replacement
A single replacement reaction, sometimes called a single displacement reaction, is a reaction in which one element is substituted for another element
double replacement
Double replacement reactions have two ionic compounds that are exchanging anions or cations
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