Predicting Products and Types of Reactions

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What is a Double Replacement 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 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 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 Single Replacement Reaction?

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

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What is the general form of a Double Replacement Reaction?

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AB + CD → AD + CB, where A and C are cations and B and D are anions.

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What is the general form of a Decomposition Reaction?

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AB → A + B, where AB is a compound that breaks down.

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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 elements or simpler compounds.

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What is the general form of a Single Replacement Reaction?

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A + BC → AC + B, where A replaces B in the compound.

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How do you identify a Double Replacement Reaction?

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Look for two ionic compounds reacting to form two new ionic compounds.

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How do you identify a Decomposition Reaction?

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Look for a single reactant breaking down into two or more products.