Adding Reactions Together
Definition
This refers to combining two or more balanced chemical reactions to form another valid balanced chemical reaction.
Analogy
Imagine you're baking cookies and brownies for a party. You have separate recipes (reactions) for each dessert, but when you combine them together, you get an amazing dessert platter (a new balanced chemical reaction).
Related terms
Balanced Chemical Reaction: A chemical equation where both sides have equal numbers of atoms for each element.
Reaction Mechanism: The step-by-step sequence of elementary reactions by which overall chemical change occurs.
Catalyst: A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed or altered.
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