Chemical Reaction Types

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What is a Decomposition Reaction?

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

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What is a Double Replacement Reaction?

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A chemical reaction where two compounds exchange ions or bonds to form two new compounds.

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What is a Synthesis Reaction?

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A chemical reaction where two or more simple substances combine to form a more complex substance.

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What does the Law of Conservation of Mass state?

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The total mass of the reactants in a chemical reaction must equal the total mass of the products.

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What is a Single Replacement Reaction?

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

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Example of a Decomposition Reaction: 2H2O -> 2H2 + O2. What type of reaction is this?

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Decomposition.

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Example of a Double Replacement Reaction: AB + CD -> AD + CB. What type of reaction is this?

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Double Replacement.

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Example of a Synthesis Reaction: 2H2 + O2 -> 2H2O. What type of reaction is this?

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Synthesis.

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What is the general form of a Single Replacement Reaction?

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A + BC -> AC + B.

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What is the general form of a Double Replacement Reaction?

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AB + CD -> AD + CB.