Chemical Reactions

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A process where substances (reactants) change into new substances (products).

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What is a Single Replacement reaction?

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

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What is a Synthesis reaction?

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

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What is a Decomposition reaction?

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A type of chemical reaction where a compound breaks down into simpler substances.

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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 are reactants?

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The starting substances in a chemical reaction.

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What are products?

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The substances formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

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What is the law of conservation of mass?

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In a chemical reaction, mass is neither created nor destroyed; it is conserved.

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What is an example of a Single Replacement reaction?

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Ca + MgCl2 → CaCl2 + Mg.

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What is an example of a Synthesis reaction?

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CuO + CO2 → CuCO3.