PS Midterm

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What is a single replacement reaction?

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A reaction where one element replaces another in a compound, represented by the general formula A + CD → C + AD.

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What is a double replacement reaction?

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A reaction where the anions and cations of two different compounds switch places, represented by the general formula AB + CD → CB + AD.

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What is a valence electron?

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The number of electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that can participate in forming chemical bonds.

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Double Replacement.

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What is the general formula for a single replacement reaction?

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A + CD → C + AD.

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What is the general formula for a double replacement reaction?

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AB + CD → CB + AD.

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What is a combination reaction?

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A reaction where two or more substances combine to form a single product, represented by A + B → AB.

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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, represented by AB → A + B.

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What is combustion?

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A reaction that occurs when a substance combines with oxygen, releasing energy in the form of light or heat, typically producing CO2 and H2O.

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What is the difference between a single replacement and a double replacement reaction?

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In a single replacement reaction, one element replaces another in a compound, while in a double replacement reaction, two compounds exchange components.