Types of Chemical Reactions

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What type of reaction is represented by the equation CxHy + O2 --> H2O + CO2?

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Combustion

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What type of reaction involves one reactant breaking down into several products?

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Decomposition

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What type of reaction is represented by the equation 3 Pb + 2 H3PO4 --> 3 H2 + 1 Pb3(PO4)2?

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Single replacement

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What do combustion reactions always involve?

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Oxygen and heat/energy

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What type of reaction is represented by the equation Si + S8 --> Si2S4?

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Synthesis (combination)

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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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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 replacement reaction?

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A reaction where one element replaces another in a compound.

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What is a double replacement reaction?

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

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Give an example of a combustion reaction.

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Burning of methane: CH4 + 2 O2 --> CO2 + 2 H2O.