Types of Chemical Reactions

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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 products. Example: \(2H_2O \rightarrow 2H_2 + O_2\)

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What is a Combination Reaction?

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A chemical reaction where two or more substances combine to form a single product. Example: \(A + B \rightarrow AB\)

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What is a Synthesis Reaction?

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A type of combination reaction where two reactants form a single product. Example: \(2H_2 + O_2 \rightarrow 2H_2O\)

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What is a Combustion Reaction?

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A chemical reaction that occurs when a substance reacts with oxygen, producing energy in the form of heat and light. Example: \(C_xH_y + O_2 \rightarrow CO_2 + H_2O\)

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What is a Single Replacement Reaction?

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A chemical reaction where one element replaces another in a compound. Example: \(A + BC \rightarrow AC + B\)

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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. Example: \(AB + CD \rightarrow AD + CB\)

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What is the general formula for a Decomposition Reaction?

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\(AB \rightarrow A + B\)

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What is the general formula for a Combination Reaction?

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\(A + B \rightarrow AB\)

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What is the general formula for a Combustion Reaction?

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\(C_xH_y + O_2 \rightarrow CO_2 + H_2O\)

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What is the general formula for a Single Replacement Reaction?

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\(A + BC \rightarrow AC + B\)