Types of Chemical Reactions and Balancing Equations

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What is a Decomposition Reaction?

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A type of chemical reaction where a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler products.

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What is a Product in a chemical reaction?

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A substance that is formed as the result of a chemical reaction.

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What are Coefficients in a chemical equation?

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Numbers placed before compounds in a chemical equation to indicate the number of molecules involved in the reaction.

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Balance the equation: 2Li + Cl2 -> ?

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2Li + Cl2 -> 2LiCl

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What is a Combustion Reaction?

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A type of 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 Synthesis Reaction?

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A type of chemical reaction where two or more simple substances combine to form a more complex product.

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What is a Reactant in a chemical reaction?

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A substance that undergoes change during a chemical reaction.

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What is the difference between a Reactant and a Product?

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Reactants are the starting materials in a chemical reaction, while products are the substances formed as a result of the reaction.

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What is a Single Displacement Reaction?

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A type of chemical reaction where one element replaces another element in a compound.

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What does it mean to Balance a Chemical Equation?

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To ensure that the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation.