The substances that are present before a chemical reaction are called
reactants
The substances that are present after a chemical reaction are called
products
The arrow in a chemical equation represents, produces, forms or _________ the products
yield
Chemical energy is contained where in a compound?
inside the bonds
When an atom loses an electron it is known as a
cation
When an atom gains an electron it is known as a
anion
What type of reaction gives off energy?
exothermic