5: Introduction to Chemical Reactions
5.1: The Law of Conservation of Matter 物質(zhì)守恒定律
5.2: Chemical Equations 化學方程式
Chemical reactions are represented by chemical equations that list reactants and products. Proper chemical equations are balanced; the same number of each element’s atoms appears on each side of the equation.
5.3: Quantitative Relationships Based on Chemical Equations 基于化學方程式的定量關系
The coefficients in a balanced chemical equation give the ratios in which molecules of substances react and are produced in a chemical reaction.
5.4: Some Types of Chemical Reactions
Combination (composition) Reactions 化合反應
Decomposition Reactions 分解反應
Combustion Reactions
5.5: Oxidation-Reduction (Redox) Reactions 氧化還原反應
Chemical reactions in which electrons are transferred are called oxidation-reduction, or redox, reactions. Oxidation is the loss of electrons. Reduction is the gain of electrons. Oxidation and reduction always occur together, even though they can be written as separate chemical equations.
5.6: Redox Reactions in Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry
Redox reactions are common in organic and biological chemistry, including the combustion of organic chemicals, respiration, and photosynthesis.