CIA # 2 Study Guide

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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 decomposition reaction?

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

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What is the melting/freezing point of a substance?

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The melting/freezing point is the temperature at which a substance changes from solid to liquid (melting) or from liquid to solid (freezing).

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What happens to temperature and molecular motion when a liquid boils?

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When a liquid boils, the temperature increases and molecular motion increases while the shape becomes less defined.

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How do you balance a chemical equation?

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To balance a chemical equation, adjust the coefficients of the reactants and products to ensure that the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides.

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What is the general form of a synthesis reaction?

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The general form of a synthesis reaction is A + B → AB, where A and B are reactants that combine to form product AB.

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What is the general form of a decomposition reaction?

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The general form of a decomposition reaction is AB → A + B, where compound AB breaks down into its components A and B.

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What is the significance of balancing chemical equations?

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Balancing chemical equations is important because it follows the law of conservation of mass, ensuring that matter is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.