Types of chemical reactions

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What is a Decomposition Reaction?

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A chemical reaction where a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances.

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What is a Single Replacement Reaction?

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

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What is a Neutralization Reaction?

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A chemical reaction between an acid and a base that produces a salt and water.

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What is a Synthesis Reaction?

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A reaction where two or more substances combine to form a single new compound.

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What is a Double Replacement Reaction?

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

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Example of a Decomposition Reaction?

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2H₂O → 2H₂ + O₂ (Water decomposing into hydrogen and oxygen.)

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Example of a Single Replacement Reaction?

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Zn + CuSO₄ → ZnSO₄ + Cu (Zinc replaces copper in copper sulfate.)

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Example of a Neutralization Reaction?

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HCl + NaOH → NaCl + H₂O (Hydrochloric acid neutralizes sodium hydroxide.)

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Example of a Synthesis Reaction?

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2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O (Hydrogen and oxygen combine to form water.)

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Example of a Double Replacement Reaction?

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AgNO₃ + NaCl → AgCl + NaNO₃ (Silver nitrate and sodium chloride exchange ions.)