Types of chemical reactions and balancing chemical equations

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What are Chemical Reactions?

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A process in which atoms rearrange to form new substances.

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What are Reactants?

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The starting materials in a chemical reaction.

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What is a Synthesis Reaction?

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

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What is a Decomposition Reaction?

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A type of chemical reaction where a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler products.

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What is a Single Replacement Reaction?

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A reaction where one element replaces another in a compound.

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What is a Double Replacement Reaction?

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A reaction where two compounds exchange ions or bonds to form two new compounds.

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What is the Law of Conservation of Mass?

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In a chemical reaction, mass is neither created nor destroyed; it is conserved.

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How do you balance a chemical equation?

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By ensuring that the number of atoms for each element is the same on both sides of the equation.

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What is a Combustion Reaction?

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A reaction where a substance combines with oxygen, releasing energy in the form of light or heat.

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What is a product in a chemical reaction?

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The substances formed as a result of a chemical reaction.