Types of Chemical Reactions

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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

Front

A substance that is formed as the result of a chemical reaction is called a _____________.

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Product

Front

A precipitate is _____________.

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A solid that falls out of a liquid solution

Front

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

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Synthesis reaction

Front

What type of reaction involves 2 substances combining to form 1 new compound?

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Synthesis Reaction

Front

A reaction where one element replaces another in a compound is called a _____________.

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Single-replacement reaction

Front

A reaction where two compounds exchange ions to form two new compounds is called a _____________.

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Double-replacement reaction

Front

A reaction that releases energy in the form of heat and light is called _____________.

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Combustion reaction

Front

The starting materials in a chemical reaction are called _____________.

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Reactants

Front

In a chemical equation, the substances on the left side of the arrow are called _____________.

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Reactants