Types of Reactions Review

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What is a single displacement reaction?

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A reaction where an element reacts with a compound and displaces another element from it.

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What is a combustion reaction?

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A reaction where a substance reacts with oxygen to produce energy in the form of heat and light.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-4

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What is a double displacement reaction?

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A reaction where positive and negative ions of two ionic compounds switch places.

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What is a synthesis reaction?

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

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What is a decomposition reaction?

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

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What is the general form of a single replacement reaction?

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A + BC -> AC + B, where A displaces B from compound BC.

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What is the general form of a double replacement reaction?

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AB + CD -> AD + CB, where ions exchange partners.

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What is the key characteristic of a combustion reaction?

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It involves the reaction of a substance with oxygen, producing heat and light.

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What type of reaction is represented by the equation: C3H8 + 5O2 -> 3CO2 + 4H2O?

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Combustion reaction.

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What type of reaction is represented by the equation: Fe + CuSO4 -> FeSO4 + Cu?

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Single replacement reaction.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2