Types of Chemical Reactions

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What are the four main types of chemical reactions?

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Synthesis (Combination), Decomposition, Single Displacement, Double Displacement.

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Define a double displacement reaction.

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

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What is a combustion reaction?

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A chemical reaction that occurs when a hydrocarbon reacts with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the law of conservation of mass?

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In a chemical reaction, the total mass of the reactants is equal to the total mass of the products.

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Identify the products of the combustion of methane (CH₄).

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Carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O).

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What is a synthesis reaction?

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

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What is a 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 displacement reaction?

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A reaction where one element replaces another element in a compound.

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Provide an example of a double displacement reaction.

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NaCl + AgNO₃ → NaNO₃ + AgCl.

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What evidence indicates a chemical reaction has occurred?

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The production of a new substance.