Reaction Types

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What are reactants in a chemical equation?

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Reactants are the substances that undergo a chemical change in a reaction, found on the left side of a chemical equation.

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

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Decomposition reaction.

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Identify the type of reaction: ZnCl2 + Mg --> Zn + MgCl2.

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Single Replacement reaction.

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What type of change occurs when a substance transforms into a different substance?

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Chemical change.

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Identify the reaction type: H2O2 --> H2O + O2.

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Decomposition reaction.

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What is a synthesis reaction?

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A synthesis reaction is a type of chemical reaction where two or more reactants combine to form a single product.

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What is a combustion reaction?

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A combustion reaction is a chemical reaction that occurs when a substance combines with oxygen, releasing energy in the form of light or heat.

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What is a double replacement reaction?

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

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What is the general form of a decomposition reaction?

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AB --> A + B, where a compound breaks down into its individual elements or simpler compounds.

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What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?

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A physical change alters the form of a substance but not its chemical composition, while a chemical change results in the formation of new substances.