Unit 4: Types of Reactions and Balancing Review

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What is a balanced chemical equation?

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A balanced chemical equation has the same number of each type of atom on both sides of the equation, indicating that mass is conserved during the reaction.

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What type of reaction occurs when two or more elements combine to form a single product?

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Synthesis reaction.

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What is the activity series in chemistry?

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The activity series is a list of metals arranged in order of decreasing reactivity, used to predict whether a reaction will occur between metals and compounds.

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What is a decomposition reaction?

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A decomposition reaction is a type of chemical reaction where one compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances.

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What is a single replacement reaction?

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A single replacement reaction is a chemical reaction where one element replaces another element in a compound.

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What is a double replacement reaction?

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A double replacement reaction is a chemical reaction where two compounds exchange ions or bonds to form two new compounds.

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What is the product of the reaction between MgCl2 and AgNO3?

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AgCl(s) + Mg(NO3)2(aq) is the product of the reaction.

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What does it mean if a reaction is classified as 'no reaction'?

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It means that the reactants do not undergo any change to form products under the given conditions.

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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 to form a single product AB.

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What is the general form of a decomposition reaction?

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AB → A + B, where a single compound AB breaks down into its components A and B.