Types of Chemical Reactions

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What happens to atoms in a chemical reaction?

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Atoms are never lost or gained, just rearranged.

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What type of reaction is represented by the equation 2NaCl → 2Na + Cl₂?

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Decomposition Reaction.

Front

What type of chemical reaction starts with a hydrocarbon reacting with oxygen?

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Combustion Reaction.

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What type of reaction is represented by the equation 3KOH + H₃PO₄ → K₃PO₄ + 3H₂O?

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Double Replacement Reaction.

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What type of reaction is represented by the equation 2Na + S → Na₂S?

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Synthesis Reaction.

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Define a Synthesis Reaction.

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

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Define 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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Define a Combustion Reaction.

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A reaction that involves a hydrocarbon reacting with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water.

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Define 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 Synthesis Reaction?

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A + B → AB.