Strand 3: Interactions of Matter
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3.1. ThermochemistryIn chemistry, 'heat of reaction' and 'enthalpy change' mean the exact same thing; you will see both terms used on examination papers.3.2. Rates of reactionSome reactions finish in the blink of an eye.3.3. Chemical equilibriumSome chemical reactions do not go all the way to completion. As products form, they react together to regenerate the original reactants.3.4. Acid-base systemsAcids and bases are familiar chemicals encountered daily at home and in industry. In the laboratory, we never taste or touch chemicals to identify them.3.5. ElectrochemistryAt Leaving Certificate level, oxidation and reduction are defined by electron transfer and changes in oxidation state.
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