Types of Chemical Reactions

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What is a combustion reaction?

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A combustion reaction is a chemical reaction where a fuel reacts with oxygen to produce water and carbon dioxide. The general formula is: fuel + oxygen → water + carbon dioxide.

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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 in a compound. The general formula is: A + BC → AC + B.

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What are the products of a combustion reaction?

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The products of a combustion reaction are always carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).

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What is the general formula for a double replacement reaction?

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The general formula for a double replacement reaction is: AB + CD → AD + CB.

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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. The general formula is: AB → A + B.

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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. The general formula is: A + B → AB.

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What is the general formula for a combustion reaction?

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The general formula for a combustion reaction is: fuel + oxygen → water + carbon dioxide.

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What is the difference between a single replacement and a double replacement reaction?

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In a single replacement reaction, one element replaces another in a compound (A + BC → AC + B). In a double replacement reaction, the ions of two compounds exchange places (AB + CD → AD + CB).

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What is an example of a decomposition reaction?

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An example of a decomposition reaction is: 2H2O → 2H2 + O2.

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What is an example of a synthesis reaction?

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An example of a synthesis reaction is: 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O.