Chemical Reaction Types

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What is a Single Replacement Reaction?

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A chemical reaction where one element trades places with another element in a compound.

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Example of a Single Replacement Reaction: Cl2 + KI -> ?

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KCl + I2

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What is a Decomposition Reaction?

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A chemical reaction where one substance breaks down into two or more substances.

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Example of a Decomposition Reaction: 2H2O -> ?

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2H2 + O2

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What is a Synthesis Reaction?

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A chemical reaction where two or more substances combine to form a new compound.

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Example of a Synthesis Reaction: C + H2 -> ?

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CH4

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What is a Double Replacement Reaction?

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A chemical reaction where the positive ion of one compound replaces the positive ion of another compound to form two new compounds.

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Example of a Double Replacement Reaction: AgNO3 + NaCl -> ?

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AgCl + NaNO3

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What is the general form of a Synthesis Reaction?

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A + B -> AB

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What is the general form of a Decomposition Reaction?

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AB -> A + B