Reaction Types

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What is a precipitate?

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A solid that forms and settles out of a liquid mixture during a chemical reaction.

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What does (l) represent in a chemical equation?

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It indicates that the substance is a liquid.

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What is a synthesis reaction?

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

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What is a decomposition reaction?

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

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What does (aq) mean in a chemical reaction?

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It means that the solid substance has been dissolved in water.

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What is gas evolution in a chemical reaction?

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The production of gas as a product of a chemical reaction.

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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 components 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 is the role of reactants in a chemical reaction?

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Reactants are the starting substances that undergo a chemical change.