Balancing Equations (11/23)

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What is a Synthesis Reaction?

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

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What are reactants in a chemical equation?

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Substances that undergo a chemical change in a reaction, found on the left side of the equation.

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What are products in a chemical reaction?

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Substances that are formed as a result of a chemical reaction, found on the right side of the equation.

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In the equation 2Mg + O2 -> 2MgO, identify the reactants.

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Mg and O2.

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How many total atoms are in MgCl2?

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3 (1 Mg atom and 2 Cl atoms).

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What is a Decomposition Reaction?

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

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What is a Single Displacement Reaction?

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A reaction where one element replaces another in a compound.

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What is a Double Displacement Reaction?

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

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What is the law of conservation of mass?

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In a chemical reaction, mass is neither created nor destroyed; the mass of reactants equals the mass of products.

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What is the balanced equation for the combustion of methane (CH4)?

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CH4 + 2O2 -> CO2 + 2H2O.