Chemical reaction pre flashcard

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What is a balanced chemical equation?

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A balanced chemical equation has the same number of each type of atom on both sides of the equation, indicating that mass is conserved during the reaction.

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What does the chemical formula KClO3 represent?

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The formula KClO3 indicates that each formula unit contains 1 potassium (K) atom, 1 chlorine (Cl) atom, and 3 oxygen (O) atoms.

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What type of reaction is represented by C4H10 + O2 ➞ CO2 + H2O?

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This is a combustion reaction, where a hydrocarbon reacts with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water.

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How do you balance the equation CaO + H2O ➞ Ca(OH)2?

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The correct coefficients to balance the equation are 1 for CaO, 2 for H2O, and 1 for Ca(OH)2.

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What type of reaction is MgO + HCl ➞ MgCl2 + H2O?

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This is a double replacement reaction, where two compounds exchange components.

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What is the law of conservation of mass?

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The law of conservation of mass states that mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.

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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.

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What is a decomposition reaction?

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

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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.