Chemical Reaction Types

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What type of reaction occurs when two or more reactants combine to form a single product?

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Synthesis reaction

Front

What is the term for a reaction that involves the breakdown of a single reactant into two or more products?

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Decomposition reaction

Front

In a chemical reaction, what do we call the substances that are present before the reaction occurs?

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Reactants

Front

What do we call the substances that are formed as a result of a chemical reaction?

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Products

Front

What is the general form of a synthesis reaction?

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A + B → AB

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What is the general form of a decomposition reaction?

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AB → A + B

Front

What type of reaction involves the exchange of ions between two compounds?

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Double displacement reaction

Front

What type of reaction occurs when an element reacts with a compound and takes the place of another element in that compound?

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Single displacement reaction

Front

What is the purpose of balancing a chemical equation?

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To ensure that the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation.

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What is the rule regarding the addition of substances when balancing chemical equations?

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You can only add, change, or remove coefficients.