Types of Chemical Reactions

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A chemical change in which two or more substances react to form a new substance is a ____________________________.

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Synthesis reaction

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A chemical reaction is...

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when a substance undergoes a change to form a new substance.

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2Na + S → Na₂S. What type of reaction is this?

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Synthesis

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What reaction type is characterized by the reactant breaking down as the reaction progresses?

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Decomposition

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A chemical change in which a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler products is called a ______________________.

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Decomposition reaction

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What is a decomposition reaction?

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

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What is a combustion reaction?

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A reaction that involves the burning of a substance in the presence of oxygen, producing heat and light.

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What is a double displacement reaction?

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

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What is a single replacement reaction?

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

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What is the general form of a synthesis reaction?

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A + B → AB, where two or more reactants combine to form a single product.