Types of Chemical Reactions Test

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A process where reactants are transformed into products through the breaking and forming of chemical bonds.

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What are the main types of chemical reactions?

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Synthesis, Decomposition, Single Replacement, Double Replacement, and Combustion.

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Define Synthesis Reaction.

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A reaction where two or more reactants combine to form a single product.

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Define 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 Single Replacement Reaction?

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A reaction where one element replaces another in a compound.

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What is a Double Replacement Reaction?

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

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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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Why does Iodine have a 2 subscript in the products of this reaction?

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Iodine is diatomic, meaning it naturally exists as I2.

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In the reaction 3Mg + N2 → Mg3N2, what type of reaction is this?

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Synthesis Reaction.

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Predict the products for the reaction: Mg + CuCl → ?

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MgCl2 + Cu.