Types of Reactions & predicting Products

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What is a reactant?

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A reactant is a substance that undergoes a chemical change in a reaction, typically found on the left side of a chemical equation.

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What is a product in a chemical reaction?

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A product is a substance that is formed as a result of a chemical reaction, typically found on the right side of a chemical equation.

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What is a combustion reaction?

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A combustion reaction is 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 the role of oxygen in combustion reactions?

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Oxygen is one of the reactants in combustion reactions, necessary for the reaction to occur.

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What is the balanced equation for the combustion of methane (CH₄)?

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CH₄ + 2 O₂ → CO₂ + 2 H₂O.

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What is a single replacement reaction?

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A single replacement reaction is a type of chemical reaction where one element replaces another element in a compound.

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Provide an example of a single replacement reaction.

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Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl₂ + H₂.

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What is a double replacement reaction?

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A double replacement reaction is a type of chemical reaction where the anions and cations of two different compounds switch places, forming two new compounds.

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Provide an example of a double replacement reaction.

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AgNO₃ + NaCl → AgCl + NaNO₃.

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What is a synthesis reaction?

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A synthesis reaction is a type of chemical reaction where two or more simple substances combine to form a more complex product.