Chemical Reactions

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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 is the product of the reaction K + HCl?

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KCl + H2

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What type of change occurs when a tire is inflated with air?

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Physical Change

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Single Replacement

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What is a decomposition reaction?

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A reaction where one reactant breaks down into two or more products.

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What is a synthesis reaction?

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

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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 to form two new compounds.

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What is combustion?

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A reaction that involves the burning of a substance in the presence of oxygen, producing heat and light.

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What are reactants?

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Substances that undergo a chemical change in a reaction.