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2.4 Chemical ReactionsKey Concept:
Life depends on chemical reactions
Chemical Reaction – the process of breaking the intramolecular bonds between atoms in a molecule and then reforming them so the atoms are arranged into new types of molecules.
http://www.cartage.org.lb/en/themes/sciences/chemistry/inorganicchemistry/chemicslformula/Equation/chemicalequation/FG03_003.GIF
Parts of a Chemical Reaction
Chemical Equation – Shorthand way to describe what happens in the overall chemical reaction. Reactants – Elements or compounds that are the “starter materials” for a reaction.
Products – Elements or compounds produced by a chemical reaction
Ex. Chemical equation for photosynthesis
6CO2 + 12H2O + sunlight 6O 2 + C6 H12O 6 + 6H2O
Reactants Products
Types of Chemical ReactionsSynthesis
Decomposition
Combustion
Single Displacement
Double Displacement
Indicators a Reaction has Occurred
Indicators that a Rxn. occurred1. Gives off heat , light or sound
(all forms of Energy)2. Gives off a gas / bubbles3. Forms a solid precipitate4. Color change is observed
Chemical reactions always involve the breaking of bonds in reactant molecules and the formation of new bonds in the product molecules.
Bond Energy in Chemical Reactions
What happens when bonds break and bonds form? Energy must be added to break bonds that hold the reactant molecules together. This is called activation energy (Ae). This amount of energy is what “activates” or gets the reaction started.
Once the bonds are broken, the atoms are freed up and can make new molecules. When bonds form between the atoms to make new molecules, energy is released.
The specific amount of energy that is needed to break a bond, or is releases when that same bond forms, is called bond energy.
Two Categories of Chemical Reactions based on Energy Changes
Exothermic Reactions
Endothermic Reactions
Exothermic reactions release more energy than they absorb Exo – out thermic - heat
Endothermic reactions absorb more energy than they release
Endo – into thermic - heat
Ex. Photosynthesis
Activation energy is the amount of energy that needs to be absorbed to start a chemical reaction.
Connection to life:
In order to stay alive, organisms need to carry out chemical reactions that require energy; therefore every organism must have a source of energy to carry out reactions.
Plants trap and store energy from sunlightAnimals consume plants and other
animals to produce energy