Types of Chemical Reactions

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What is a combustion reaction?

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What is a synthesis reaction?

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What is a decomposition reaction?

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What is a single replacement reaction?

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What is a double replacement reaction?

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How do you balance a chemical equation?

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To balance a chemical equation, adjust the coefficients of the reactants and products to ensure that the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation.

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What is the balanced equation for the reaction of aluminum and hydrochloric acid?

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You need 2 water molecules to balance the equation.

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What is the definition of a reactant?

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A reactant is a substance that undergoes a chemical change in a reaction. Reactants are found on the left side of a chemical equation.

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What is the definition of a product?

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A product is a substance that is formed as a result of a chemical reaction. Products are found on the right side of a chemical equation.