PAP Reactions Review

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What is the balanced equation for the decomposition of KNO3?

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2 KNO3 -> 2 KNO2 + O2

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What does it mean for a chemical equation to be balanced?

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The number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation.

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What type of reaction occurs when NaCl reacts with AgNO3?

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Double displacement reaction.

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What are the products of the decomposition of aluminum oxide (Al2O3)?

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Al + O2

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What is the principle of conservation of mass in chemical reactions?

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Matter is not created or destroyed.

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How do you balance the equation Mg + Cl2 -> MgCl2?

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The equation is already balanced.

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What is a single displacement reaction?

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A reaction where one element replaces another in a compound.

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What is a combustion reaction?

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A reaction that involves the burning of a substance in the presence of oxygen.

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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 double displacement reaction?

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