Chemical Reactions Review

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A process in which substances (reactants) are transformed into different substances (products) through the breaking and forming of chemical bonds.

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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; the total mass of reactants equals the total mass of products.

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What are reactants in a chemical equation?

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Substances that undergo a chemical change during a reaction, found on the left side of the equation.

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What are products in a chemical equation?

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Substances that are formed as a result of a chemical reaction, found on the right side of the equation.

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How do you determine if a chemical equation is balanced?

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A chemical equation is balanced when the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation.

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What is a synthesis reaction?

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A type of chemical reaction where two or more simple substances combine to form a more complex product.

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What is a decomposition reaction?

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

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What is a double replacement reaction?

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A type of chemical reaction where the anions and cations of two different compounds exchange places, forming two new compounds.

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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.