Unit 4 - Predicting Products of Chemical Reactions

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A process in which substances (reactants) are transformed into different substances (products) through the breaking and forming of chemical bonds.

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What is a single-replacement reaction?

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A type of chemical reaction where one element replaces another in a compound, resulting in a new element and a new compound.

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What is the general form of a single-replacement reaction?

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A + BC → AC + B, where A is a single element and BC is a compound.

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What is the role of the activity series in predicting reactions?

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The activity series ranks metals by their reactivity; a more reactive metal can displace a less reactive metal from its compound.

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What is a double-replacement reaction?

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

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What is the general form of a double-replacement reaction?

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AB + CD → AD + CB, where AB and CD are compounds.

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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 the general form of a decomposition reaction?

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AB → A + B, where AB is the compound that decomposes.

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What is a synthesis reaction?

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

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What is the general form of a synthesis reaction?

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A + B → AB, where A and B are reactants that combine.