Types of Chemical Reactions

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What are the products in a chemical reaction?

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The substances that are formed as a result of a chemical reaction, found on the right side of a chemical equation.

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What type of chemical reaction occurs when a single compound breaks down into two or more products?

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Decomposition reaction.

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What is a physical change?

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A change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition.

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What is the configuration of a decomposition reaction?

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Compound --> Substance + Substance (e.g., AB --> A + B).

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What is a double replacement reaction?

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A reaction where two compounds react to form two new compounds.

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What is a synthesis reaction?

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A type of reaction where two or more reactants combine to form a single product.

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What is a combustion reaction?

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A chemical reaction that occurs when a substance combines with oxygen, releasing energy in the form of light or heat.

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What is a single replacement reaction?

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A reaction where one element replaces another element in a compound.

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What is the difference between reactants and products?

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Reactants are the starting substances in a chemical reaction, while products are the substances formed as a result of the reaction.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Getting a haircut.