Reaction Types Flashcard

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A process in which substances (reactants) undergo a transformation to form new substances (products).

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What are the main types of chemical reactions?

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Synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement, and combustion.

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Define synthesis reaction.

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

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Define 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 single replacement reaction?

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A reaction where one element replaces another in a compound.

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What is a double replacement reaction?

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

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What is combustion?

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A reaction that typically involves a hydrocarbon reacting with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the product of a combustion reaction involving a hydrocarbon?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the significance of balancing chemical equations?

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To ensure that the law of conservation of mass is obeyed, meaning the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation.

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What is an aqueous solution?

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A solution in which water is the solvent.